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MV08 MHX

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,682 mi
Last recorded197,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 197,682 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 197,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15/T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 183,735 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 183,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 168,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 168,123 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 148,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 148,839 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,717 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 122,717 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,985 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,985 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,755 miles

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

washer aim poor

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,755 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

washer aim poor

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,402 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,402 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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MV08 MHX is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV08 MHX, 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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MV08 MHX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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