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HV08 VSF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,659 mi
Last recorded97,659 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

service light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside/offside rack arms slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,582 miles

abnormal wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,035 miles

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

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

abnormal wear in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,586 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,340 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,340 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,837 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 VSF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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