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HV08 HDY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,217 miles

slight play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 81,095 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure into caliper housing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of heat reqires wheel off brake inspection

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,919 miles

Buckle in offside front wheel.

Buckle in offside rear wheel.

Play in nearside front ball joint.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 64,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Buckle in offside front wheel.

Buckle in offside rear wheel.

Play in nearside front ball joint.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,512 miles

Damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Play in nearside front ball joint.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 60,512 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Play in nearside front ball joint.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,336 miles

rear brake discs appear worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,336 miles

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

rear brake discs appear worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,382 miles

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

n/s/f wheel slight buckle

Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel slight buckle

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 205/50x17V.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,613 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 HDY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

HV08 HDY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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