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RV08 HKU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

279,844 mi
Last recorded279,844 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 279,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel inner rim bent but not distorting the tyre.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 279,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel inner rim bent but not distorting the tyre.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 251,082 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inner face

Both steering arm/drumsticks have play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 251,082 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inner face

Both steering arm/drumsticks have play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 222,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 222,540 miles

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

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

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

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)

Front brake pads are low

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 196,663 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Both steering arm/drumsticks have play

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim is damaged and distorted

Fail 3 May 2017 196,663 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Both steering arm/drumsticks have play

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim is damaged and distorted

Pass 5 May 2016 168,298 miles

Inner steering joints have play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 140,627 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 140,627 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front headlamp light output low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 111,244 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in n/s front steering arm inner joint.

Pass 6 May 2014 111,244 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s front steering arm inner joint.

Pass 7 May 2013 82,640 miles

N/S/F drum stick has play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs are worn

Fail 7 May 2013 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F drum stick has play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 1 May 2012 52,878 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner steering arm has play in ball joint.

Pass 10 May 2011 23,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,074 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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RV08 HKU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV08 HKU, 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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RV08 HKU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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