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HV08 OJD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,598 mi
Last recorded172,598 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OJD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 172,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,591 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 168,923 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,231 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 164,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag (7.1.6 (a))

3 wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged becoming excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

rear section of exhaust insecure,support mounting defective

various damage around vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2021 153,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 142,860 miles

very slight play in front lower suspension

Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,839 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads quite thin

Fail 29 Jan 2019 126,837 miles

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

front brake discs ridged + pads quite thin

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,828 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,644 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 65,119 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

n/s dip beam output is fading slighty

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 41,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rotary coupling loose on column

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,649 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads gatting low

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 OJD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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