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HV08 ZFR

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 100,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

tpms fault indicated pre 2012

Fail 15 Jun 2018 94,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

tpms fault indicated pre 2012

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,975 miles

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

TPMS fault warning shown

TPMS valves not fitted to both front and offside rear wheels

service due indicator shown

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken

Offside Rear exhaust mounting not attached

TPMS fault warning shown

TPMS valves not fitted to both front and offside rear wheels

service due indicator shown

Pass 23 May 2016 80,552 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,886 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 78,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mountings 2x broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,322 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,999 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZFR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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