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HV08 TZU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 TZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 128,157 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,979 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,400 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 116,400 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,150 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 101,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,564 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 98,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,426 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn thin, unable to measure. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn low. (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear. (2.7.2a)

Both front inner track rods have excessive play.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn thin, unable to measure. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn low. (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear. (2.7.2a)

Both front inner track rods have excessive play.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,022 miles

play in both steering rack end inner ball joints

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,669 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 TZU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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