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VU08 HCL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,702 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 130,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs are worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,834 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,834 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,000 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 27,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,724 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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VU08 HCL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU08 HCL, 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 VU08 HCL registered?

VU08 HCL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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