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2008 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · HV08 AHX

HV08 AHX

2008 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 115,151 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
RENAULT MEGANE
Year / Origin
2008 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,151 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Renault Megane presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data. The most recent test on 5 June 2025 at 115,151 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed its previous attempt on 24 April 2025 and another on 21 March 2023, the record lacks specific defect descriptions for these failures. The fact that the car passed shortly after each failure suggests that the previous owner addressed the issues promptly to maintain legal road status. The mileage is consistent with the vehicle's age. It has covered roughly 6,397 miles per year over 18 years. A notable increase in usage occurred between 16 May 2024 at 105,838 miles and 5 June 2025 at 115,151 miles, representing a gain of 9,313 miles in just over a year. This indicates the car has transitioned from lighter use to more frequent operation recently. Despite the clean passes, the absence of recorded advisories over several years is unusual for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should manually inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear, as these components typically degrade by 115,000 miles. Particular attention must be paid to the chassis and sills for corrosion, as structural rust is a common failure point for this model that may not be evident from a summary record. Check the exhaust system for leaks and verify the condition of the tyres. Because the MOT history shows no recorded defects or advisories, it is difficult to determine the exact maintenance pattern. A physical inspection of the service history is necessary to confirm if oil changes and timing belt replacements were performed according to the manufacturer's schedule.

HV08 AHX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
  • 115,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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HV08 AHX Mileage History

  1. 21/03/2023103,704 mi
  2. 24/03/2023103,704 mi
  3. 16/05/2024105,838 mi+2,134 mi
  4. 24/04/2025115,132 mi+9,294 mi
  5. 05/06/2025115,151 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 5,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HV08 AHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (HV08 AHX) between March 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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