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HV58 BYF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 BYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside number plate light dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 to 0 ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside number plate light dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 to 0 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,148 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, approx 3mm. OSF worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate covered with tape (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit appox 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all factorys fitted restricting view of testable items

child seat fitted nearside rear restricting view of test on seatbelt

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,624 miles

rear brake discs scorred

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,660 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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HV58 BYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV58 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV58 BYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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