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HV08 VDC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,305 mi
Last recorded149,305 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 144,820 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 144,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,380 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 141,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 133,949 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 133,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,875 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal missing rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f tierod

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f tierod

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,859 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,331 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,433 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,126 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chips in windscreen

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chips in windscreen

nearside windscreen wiper in poor condition

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,998 miles

slight roughness in o/s top mount operation

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 VDC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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