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HV58 BXU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 BXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 129,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,745 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,745 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 123,628 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 1 May 2019 123,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 3 May 2018 119,476 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on

osr tyre 3.0mm cracking through tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,544 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 115,182 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 98,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,360 miles

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,865 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front bumper

Fail 8 Sep 2011 39,811 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,811 miles

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

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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HV58 BXU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HV58 BXU, 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 HV58 BXU registered?

HV58 BXU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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