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VU08 HMA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,485 mi
Last recorded104,485 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,254 miles

Both front inner track control arms have play

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Both front inner track control arms have play

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection

front brake discs poor condition

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

both front inner track arms have slight play

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 81,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

both front inner track arms have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,188 miles

Os front steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,875 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HMA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU08 HMA, 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 HMA registered?

VU08 HMA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 HMA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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