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FD08 HJZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,928 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 139,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 120,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 107,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 107,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 93,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 80,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,403 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,137 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheels binding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,933 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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FD08 HJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD08 HJZ, 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 FD08 HJZ registered?

FD08 HJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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