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HJ08 OCW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,935 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,564 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,522 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped and pads appear low

n/s headlamp aim on upper limits

o/s/r tyre under inflated

service light on

Fail 8 Jan 2015 49,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped and pads appear low

n/s headlamp aim on upper limits

o/s/r tyre under inflated

service light on

Pass 31 Dec 2013 43,133 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges. Advise replacing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F window will not open.

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing when rotated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 43,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges. Advise replacing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F window will not open.

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing when rotated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,901 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,563 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 26,560 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low.

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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HJ08 OCW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ08 OCW, 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 HJ08 OCW registered?

HJ08 OCW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is HJ08 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 OCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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