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HV08 BHF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,330 mi
Last recorded101,330 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 101,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch liners are slightly insecure

spare fitted to offside rear, But is the same size on the same axle

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre losing pressure ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 94,311 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre losing pressure ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,417 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,993 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 25,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BHF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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