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HD08 EWS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,846 mi
Last recorded121,846 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 EWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 121,846 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 118,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner/outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,391 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under seal all under neath

Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,397 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 101,396 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,084 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,574 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,396 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/r tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat/belt

some wear/play n/s/r wheel bearing - slight play both front inner rack arms

Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,396 miles

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

both o/s/f and n/s/r tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat/belt

some wear/play n/s/r wheel bearing - slight play both front inner rack arms

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,144 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM = n/s/r tyre tread feathering

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,956 miles

offside headlamp aim on tolerance limit

Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside headlamp aim on tolerance limit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,094 miles

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

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 EWS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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