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EO08 HXK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,915 mi
Last recorded155,915 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 155,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perished. Close to being deep enough to reach cords/ply

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracking/perished. Close to being deep enough to reach cords/ply

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 150,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perished. Close to being deep enough to reach cords/ply

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracking/perished. Close to being deep enough to reach cords/ply

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 144,524 miles

FRONT TYRES JUST LEGAL +FRONT PADS LOW +BOTH RACK ARMS HAVE PLAY

Pass 21 Nov 2018 136,730 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 136,730 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 124,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,547 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Joints (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 98,185 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Joints (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 84,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 84,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,048 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,619 miles

osf mirror glass cracked still see road

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,064 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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EO08 HXK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO08 HXK, 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 EO08 HXK registered?

EO08 HXK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 HXK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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