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HV58 BYO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,777 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from repair to sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF and OSF casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 104,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from repair to sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF and OSF casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 98,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,482 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump (Previous repair leaking but not excessively) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF and OSF corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 93,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump (Previous repair leaking but not excessively) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF and OSF corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,123 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,122 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively service brake binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear spare steel wheel fitted at time of test(same size)

Offside Front Inner inner steering rack has play at a joint

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,364 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged - Run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Medium - Sump damaged/Poor repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 77,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S heavy pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged - Run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Medium - Sump damaged/Poor repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 70,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner faces] (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak inadequate repair to engine sump

Fail 18 May 2018 70,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed dashboard & door match. body not a match (6.3.5.b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner faces] (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak inadequate repair to engine sump

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 61,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,924 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 45,924 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 31,925 miles

Offside front strut tower damage repaired.

Fail 30 May 2013 31,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front strut tower damage repaired.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,646 miles

Nearside 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 BYO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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