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HV08 TKF

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,015 mi
Last recorded104,015 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 TKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,015 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misted with condensation but aim image not affected

Fail 17 Mar 2018 104,015 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp misted with condensation but aim image not affected

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,619 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,589 miles

Front number plate crack and delaminated

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

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

Offside Inner steering arm play

child seat fitted prevent to full inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate crack and delaminated

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

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

Offside Inner steering arm play

child seat fitted prevent to full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S & N/S RACK ENDS PLAY

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 73,348 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

PLAY IN SYEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

PLAY IN SYEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,990 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 TKF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

HV08 TKF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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