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BL08 HXH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 83,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,026 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,241 miles

Covers fitted

N/S/F spare tyre fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear pads low

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Covers fitted

N/S/F spare tyre fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear pads low

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,942 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 53,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

service light is on service is due

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,965 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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BL08 HXH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL08 HXH, 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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BL08 HXH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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