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HV08 ZBE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 135,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 130,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 124,834 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reverse lights not working

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 124,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR - JOINT TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn *BALL JOINTS NOT CHECKED* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly insecure

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 104,623 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside front outer CV boot clip slightly insecure

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 104,623 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Nearside front outer CV boot clip slightly insecure

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front outer CV boot gaiter clip slightly insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,214 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ZBE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

HV08 ZBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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