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FD08 HKC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,163 mi
Last recorded115,163 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 115,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,259 miles

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

n/s steering arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s steering arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 89,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2 mm, perished along tread and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2 mm, perished along tread and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant bottle empty

offside rear tyre perished along tread and has a nail at an angle in the tread

Pass 23 May 2015 80,357 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)

STRONG ADVISE CENTRE SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO THE NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS CLIPPED INTO THE CENTRE SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perish

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspections of adult seat belt

Fail 23 May 2015 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

STRONG ADVISE CENTRE SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO THE NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS CLIPPED INTO THE CENTRE SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perish

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspections of adult seat belt

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 45,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,298 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 HKC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

FD08 HKC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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