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HV08 VRP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,682 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,557 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 94,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,136 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,135 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,201 miles

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

engine oil reading minimum

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,802 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,143 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 VRP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

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

Is HV08 VRP safe to buy?

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