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HV08 ONT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,928 mi
Last recorded156,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ONT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 156,928 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 156,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 136,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,582 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 116,290 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 98,405 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 98,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,977 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 28 Dec 2016 91,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

coolant below minimum level

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Jan 2016 85,033 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 85,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,262 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,756 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 71,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 62,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,757 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ONT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

HV08 ONT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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