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HV08 HEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 122,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2022 122,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2021 112,430 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,997 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,811 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,183 miles

Nearside front tyre wall is scuffed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,031 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,805 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 HEJ 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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

HV08 HEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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