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HV58 JKU

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,244 mi
Last recorded161,244 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 JKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 161,244 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 157,860 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 157,860 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 154,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 150,588 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 141,140 miles

Front front brakes squealing on brake test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage looks as if tyre has been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 141,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front front brakes squealing on brake test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage looks as if tyre has been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,242 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 114,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished/wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,257 miles

crack in windscreen - Zone B - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,296 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,296 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,068 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 JKU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

HV58 JKU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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