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HV08 BGK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,629 mi
Last recorded146,629 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,629 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,189 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 140,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear stop lamp, affected by indicator slightly .( tracking bad earth)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 131,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 119,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 108,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF & OSF steering arms slight play

OSF electric window inop

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 108,966 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF & OSF steering arms slight play

OSF electric window inop

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 100,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 89,537 miles

Both front discs slightly scored and pitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 89,537 miles

Both front discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 3 May 2012 69,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,893 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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 BGK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

HV08 BGK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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