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FD08 HKV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc heavily corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

All discs corroded/poor

Electronic fault warning on dash

Smoke from N/S/F , battery smell, would assume battery is leaking but cannot see obvious fault /leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,107 miles

Nearside Front top mount worn.

Offside Front rack arm slight free play

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,679 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 55,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,913 miles

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to n/s rear door

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 43,750 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 43,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 38,595 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 38,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 30,307 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HKV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

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