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HG08 NHL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,377 mi
Last recorded73,377 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 NHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,377 miles

Both steering rack boots slightly insecure on inner sides.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 67,782 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2018 62,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 62,240 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 51,887 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

service light illuminated

Fail 20 May 2017 51,887 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

service light illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,554 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 47,554 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ,n/s/r and centre seat belts not fully checked

Fail 20 May 2015 43,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ,n/s/r and centre seat belts not fully checked

Pass 12 May 2014 38,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 33,524 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2012 30,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads appear low

front tyres close to limit replace soon

Pass 4 May 2012 30,648 miles

front pads appear low

front tyres close to limit replace soon

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,651 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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HG08 NHL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL registered?

HG08 NHL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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