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FA08 HPE

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,774 mi
Last recorded105,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 89,246 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,004 miles

Nearside Front slight play in drumstick

Pass 29 May 2015 64,819 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 52,363 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 52,363 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 40,632 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 40,632 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2012 31,146 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 May 2011 22,797 miles

o/s wiper blade split but clears windscreen ok.

Fail 17 May 2011 22,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper blade split but clears windscreen ok.

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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FA08 HPE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FA08 HPE, 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 FA08 HPE registered?

FA08 HPE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is FA08 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 HPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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