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HV08 HYP

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,538 mi
Last recorded150,538 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 150,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 150,538 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 130,775 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 130,775 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 114,358 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2018 114,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,404 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,300 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,300 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres worn on edges [3mm]

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,102 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,094 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,896 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 HYP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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