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HD08 EWM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 EWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,148 miles

Front both inner rack joints have slight play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 91,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides not locking out individually. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both inner rack joints have slight play

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both mirror glasses damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both mirror glasses damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner steering joint play

Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,724 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,855 miles

offside rear tyre wiring thin on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play steering arms/rack ends

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,545 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 47,545 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,884 miles

nearside front iner drive shaft gaiter clip leaking grease

nearside rear tyre wearing thin 2mm outer tred

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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HD08 EWM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD08 EWM, 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 HD08 EWM registered?

HD08 EWM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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