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HV08 ZBU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,747 mi
Last recorded75,747 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 75,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,964 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 74,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,422 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 72,422 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,915 miles

front subframe strengthening plate corroded (border pass)

tyre pressure fault on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2022 69,915 miles

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

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

front subframe strengthening plate corroded (border pass)

tyre pressure fault on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,286 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,521 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,495 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

large engine and under covers 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 ZBU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

HV08 ZBU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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