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FP08 HHB

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,274 mi
Last recorded143,274 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 137,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 134,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps going cloudy but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,590 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 127,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,115 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,292 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,103 miles

n/s rear b/disc corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,096 miles

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

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

n/s rear b/disc corroded

o/s front tyre slightly ditorted

Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 72,137 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

slight play in near side inner steering arm

Pass 24 May 2011 62,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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FP08 HHB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 HHB, 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 FP08 HHB registered?

FP08 HHB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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