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FY08 HXL

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,871 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread band 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread band 2.2 mm / 205/55/r16 . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted and scored . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,029 miles

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

Rear unable to open boot door

Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 28,400 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,571 miles

play in both rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,736 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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FY08 HXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY08 HXL, 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 FY08 HXL registered?

FY08 HXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is FY08 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 HXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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