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HV08 HBB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,655 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,410 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering system excessively rough strut upper bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,161 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,161 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,955 miles

both front tyres @ 2mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover missing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,630 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,496 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,496 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,062 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,669 miles

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 HBB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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