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HJ08 ODB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,669 mi
Last recorded92,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ODB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,004 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cambelt end (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 74,219 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cambelt side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,075 miles

both rear tyres are stepped on the inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are stepped on the inner edge

Pass 28 May 2016 65,179 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2016 65,179 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Shock has excessive play in shaft (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Slight roughness felt through nearside rear wheel, unsure weather wheel bearing or brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,607 miles

service lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,771 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 ODB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ08 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

HJ08 ODB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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