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AF08 HWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,412 mi
Last recorded165,412 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 165,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2020 164,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2020 164,235 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn inner steering rack joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn inner steering rack joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 149,036 miles

Both n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.

Centre exhaust mounting fractured.

Damage to n/s sill area.

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 148,564 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.

Centre exhaust mounting fractured.

Damage to n/s sill area.

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,327 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,487 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,740 miles

nsr tyre on limit.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,728 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

nsr tyre on limit.

Fail 12 Dec 2015 95,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,224 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play nearside inner steering rack end

Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,537 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 80,982 miles

Front brake discs worn (pads 1500 miles)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside inner steering rack joint has plap in

Slight bind to both sides rear brake

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,982 miles

Front brake discs worn (pads 1500 miles)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside inner steering rack joint has plap in

Slight bind to both sides rear brake

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,423 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 HWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF08 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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