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FP08 HHT

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,420 miles

Front braeke pads getting low and discs worn

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Fail 20 Jun 2019 99,420 miles

Front braeke pads getting low and discs worn

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,134 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,370 miles

Front disc's lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,370 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Front disc's lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,825 miles

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

o/s/f wing holed

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,110 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 29,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 HHT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP08 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

FP08 HHT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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