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HV08 VRE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,585 mi
Last recorded114,585 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,585 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside front dipped beam pattern weak

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn and split

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Fail 20 Apr 2023 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front steering arms slight play

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside front dipped beam pattern weak

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn and split

Rear brake discs worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 96,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,188 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 90,188 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 83,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 83,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,749 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,801 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,250 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,295 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,767 miles

Off side rear tyre getting low outer edge 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,307 miles

Off side front tyre worn close to limit outer edge

Unable to inspect some items fully undertray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Off side front tyre worn close to limit outer edge

Unable to inspect some items fully undertray fitted

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 VRE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

HV08 VRE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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