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HV08 VRR

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,261 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside mirror cover damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

undertrays fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres has uneven wear on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer edges

offside wing mirror has slight damage

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres has uneven wear on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer edges

offside wing mirror has slight damage

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 43,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,810 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2011 28,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,105 miles

engine undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VRR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

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

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