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FP08 HJC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,052 mi
Last recorded116,052 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 116,052 miles

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

o/s/f suspension top mount worn

Pass 2 May 2019 108,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroding on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,267 miles

coolant below minimum in expansion bottle

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,267 miles

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

coolant below minimum in expansion bottle

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre various small cuts in tread block

Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play play in steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 -2 mm close too limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre various small cuts in tread block

Rear wiper has no rubber blade

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,746 miles

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

n/s/f inner track rod play

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod play

Fail 2 May 2014 65,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,862 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2012 44,582 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

slight play in n/s track rod arm

Pass 3 May 2011 34,282 miles

advise play in nsf inner steering arm

Fail 3 May 2011 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

advise play in nsf inner steering arm

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 HJC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

FP08 HJC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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