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AF08 HWB

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,908 mi
Last recorded88,908 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 80,406 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering inner arm slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 59,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,803 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corosion at rear brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSR brake binding slightly.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,445 miles

rear tyres cracking and perished - 205/55 16

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs showing signs of deterioration/ridging but serviceable at present.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs deteriorating/ridged,but ok at present.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,934 miles

slight surface deterioration to all brake discs.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,776 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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AF08 HWB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF08 HWB, 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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AF08 HWB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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