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HV58 CEF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,405 mi
Last recorded175,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 175,405 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 4 Dec 2019 168,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 168,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 150,296 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 150,033 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 132,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,037 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edge

nsf coil spring corroded not broke

osf and osr tyres worn on edges just within limit

slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 76,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,809 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,745 miles

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

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 CEF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CEF, 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 CEF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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