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HV58 BYL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,578 mi
Last recorded120,578 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Sep 2017 120,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,251 miles

oil leak,steering rack noisy operation.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 107,054 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak,steering rack noisy operation.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,213 miles

front bumper trim missing

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2013 77,213 miles

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

front bumper trim missing

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 BYL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

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

Is HV58 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 BYL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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