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HV58 MBY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 MBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,282 miles

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

front and rear shockers little corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,277 miles

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

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

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

front and rear shockers little corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,929 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlights deterated

Fail 7 Sep 2019 74,929 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlights deterated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,926 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,926 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,225 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,799 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,330 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,463 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,770 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 MBY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

HV58 MBY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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