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HG08 HPL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,773 mi
Last recorded114,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,821 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 112,821 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,146 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 110,146 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material debonded from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,877 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,248 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,721 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,702 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 9 May 2016 92,536 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 92,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 86,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,218 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,448 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HG08 HPL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG08 HPL, 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 HG08 HPL registered?

HG08 HPL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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