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FD08 HKX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,050 mi
Last recorded166,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 166,050 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 160,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 147,798 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 129,512 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 May 2017 129,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 109,659 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack end excessive play

Fail 26 May 2016 109,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f inner rack end excessive play

Pass 30 May 2015 91,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front steering rack inner joint as slight play

Fail 30 May 2015 91,007 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front steering rack inner joint as slight play

Fail 22 May 2014 74,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 22 May 2014 74,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 29 May 2013 62,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 62,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 21 May 2012 56,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 56,890 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,879 miles

play in both axis joints.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in both axis joints.

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 HKX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FD08 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

FD08 HKX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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