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HV58 BYX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,907 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,797 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,155 miles

Nearside front shock absorber top mount worn

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 70,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front shock absorber top mount worn

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,887 miles

Spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,932 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,306 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,505 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

service warning light on

spare wheel fitted at offside rear

Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

service warning light on

spare wheel fitted at offside rear

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 BYX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

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

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