MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
service light on
undertrays fitted
lots of play in steering rack area
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses hazy (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads worn uneven
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake discs worn, corroded & lipped
service light on
undertrays fitted
lots of play in steering rack area
Front both top suspension mounts notchy
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear coil springs corroded
undertray fitted
play in steering both sides
Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated & deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front both top suspension mounts notchy
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear coil springs corroded
undertray fitted
play in steering both sides
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit and edges no tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has lump in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mount bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both rack arm ()
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mount bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack arm ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction permit and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mount bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack arm ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both top mount bearings noisy (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
slight play in nearside front rack arm
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in nearside front rack arm
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside fron tyre on 3mm
slight play in nearside inner steering arm
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside fron tyre on 3mm
slight play in nearside inner steering arm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV08 BAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HV08 BAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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