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HV08 BFP

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,194 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s Front ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 68,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 55,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,343 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 51,343 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 42,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 31,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,613 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HV08 BFP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFP, 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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What year was HV08 BFP registered?

HV08 BFP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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