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HV08 HLX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,886 miles

Engine and gear box oil leaks, advise rectified

Front tyres wearing @ inner shoulders

General corrosion to rear suspension, coil springs heavily corroded

McPhearson strut top mounts creaking, advise invertigation

Slight play in track rods

Fail 26 Feb 2026 89,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine and gear box oil leaks, advise rectified

Front tyres wearing @ inner shoulders

General corrosion to rear suspension, coil springs heavily corroded

McPhearson strut top mounts creaking, advise invertigation

Slight play in track rods

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,173 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Off side front tyre wearing @ edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,326 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside track rod.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 81,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside track rod.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,028 miles

Front side lamps dim

Knock in steering, creak from off side strutt top mount

Near side rear indicator pale

Oil leak from engine or gear box

Fail 28 Feb 2023 78,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side rear @ shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Off side rear @ shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front side lamps dim

Knock in steering, creak from off side strutt top mount

Near side head lamp slightly tarnished

Near side rear indicator pale

Oil leak from engine or gear box

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,616 miles

Rear tyres cracking @ outer shoulders, advise replaced

Fail 21 Feb 2022 74,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Off side number plate lamp not working

Rear tyres cracking @ outer shoulders, advise replaced

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,916 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Near side rear tyre close to limit and worn @ outer edge

Off side rear tyre perished and cracked @ outer shoulder

Slight play in near side track rod

Fail 11 Feb 2021 71,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Front brake discs scored and corroded @ outer edge

Near side rear tyre close to limit and worn @ outer edge

Off side rear tyre perished and cracked @ outer shoulder

Slight play in near side track rod

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,000 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ outer edge of inner surface, near side disc scored

Off side head lamp tarnished, beam image blurred

Rear tyres wearing @ edges

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 66,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,761 miles

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

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

engine undercovers fitted

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2017 58,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine undercovers fitted

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 53,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,286 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 40,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 HLX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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