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HV08 HCP

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery on top on clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output causing head light beam pattern to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 126,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery on top on clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output causing head light beam pattern to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,277 miles

Central main exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 120,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light/indicator/side light fault (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material gresses front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 117,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material gresses front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion, rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Two exhaust rear heat shields are becoming insecure (now a legal requirement, not allowed to remove).

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,740 miles

Both rear interior door handles do not open doors, even with switching childlocks.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,463 miles

Central Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement disc, caliper/pads sticking (3.5.1k)

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

Both rear interior door handles do not open doors, even with switching childlocks.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise to replace (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 77,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,271 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,231 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake is sticking slightly until wheel is rocked.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,045 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 HCP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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