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FD08 HLK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 72,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,627 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Osf and nsf slight play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

slight play os and ns steering

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,408 miles

slight play os and ns steering

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,815 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 43,815 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,847 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 17,847 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 HLK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

FD08 HLK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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