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HD08 FGE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,953 mi
Last recorded141,953 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 141,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,770 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts starting to seize (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 123,767 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested both due to dipped beams not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts starting to seize (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,336 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Feb 2017 103,317 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brake test showed nearside rear brake has a lower effort.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel slight binding when turned by hand.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,499 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 18,495 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FGE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HD08 FGE, 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 FGE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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