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HV08 BGX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 84,145 miles

gearbox mounting/ cv joints

Fail 27 May 2016 84,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

service light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,653 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 40,653 miles

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

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 BGX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGX, 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 BGX registered?

HV08 BGX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HV08 BGX safe to buy?

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