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FG08 HOH

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,235 mi
Last recorded116,235 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HOH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing close on edges / small cut in wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

eml light on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing close inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

eml light on dash

Offside Rear tyre perished / deteriorated and cracking bad on inner side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 107,238 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 91,599 miles

Both rear road wheel inner rims dented

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides of car

Fail 13 May 2014 91,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear road wheel inner rims dented

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides of car

Pass 15 May 2013 75,873 miles

all wheel rims bent on inner edges

n/s front shock showing signs of starting to leak

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 14 May 2013 75,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

all wheel rims bent on inner edges

n/s front shock showing signs of starting to leak

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,347 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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FG08 HOH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG08 HOH, 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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FG08 HOH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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