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FP08 HJY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,122 mi
Last recorded131,122 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 131,122 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 131,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 122,375 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 114,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 114,647 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 108,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 108,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 100,087 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on outer edges

n/s/r brake binding slightly

play in both sreering arm inner joints

Pass 28 May 2014 85,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 62,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 62,131 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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FP08 HJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJY, 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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FP08 HJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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