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HV08 UCO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter leaking grease but no hole found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Offside Front bumper edge not fully secure

windscreen cracked near the top of the windscreen not in the swept area

Fail 15 Aug 2022 92,142 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter leaking grease but no hole found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Offside Front bumper edge not fully secure

windscreen cracked near the top of the windscreen not in the swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,574 miles

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

both front fog lights does not work

crack in windscreen at the top not affecting the view

Fail 21 Aug 2021 90,574 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels brakes binding (strong advise) (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front fog lights does not work

crack in windscreen at the top not affecting the view

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,133 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,143 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 82,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,706 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,760 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 45,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,773 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 UCO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV08 UCO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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