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HV08 TZR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,974 mi
Last recorded104,974 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 TZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 104,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 100,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,962 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,354 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,961 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 91,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 83,480 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,632 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,632 miles

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,841 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight noise cv joint (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight noise cv joint (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,259 miles

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 42,259 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight tear nearside wiper

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,023 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight tear nearside wiper

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,455 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 TZR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

HV08 TZR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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