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HV08 ZVU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,347 mi
Last recorded148,347 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 148,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 139,869 miles

Nearside Front link / lower arm to hub knuckle slight play outer joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

park brake cables over adjusted

Fail 21 Sep 2024 139,486 miles

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

Nearside Front link / lower arm to hub knuckle slight play outer joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

park brake cables over adjusted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 132,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,383 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 117,383 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 105,787 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,640 miles

nearside front & offside front coil springs not quite located correctly at the top mount of the McPherson struts but secure at present

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,640 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

nearside front & offside front coil springs not quite located correctly at the top mount of the McPherson struts but secure at present

Pass 24 May 2018 96,504 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 96,504 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,711 miles

advise slight play in near side steering arm

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,711 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

advise slight play in near side steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,648 miles

slight free play in steering rack drag links n/side & o/side.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 41,648 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

slight free play in steering rack drag links n/side & o/side.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,634 miles

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

possible slight wear in nearside steering racktrack rod end ball joint.

slight wear in nearside steering rack control arm inner ball joint.

slight wear in offside steering rack control arm inner ball joint.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,094 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 ZVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

HV08 ZVU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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