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HJ08 OEY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,601 mi
Last recorded59,601 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,601 miles

NSF and OSF suspension top mounts slight noisy on lock to lock when hanging free.

NSF dip beam light output appears slightly reduced.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 59,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates malfunction. (8.2.1.2 (h))

NSF and OSF suspension top mounts slight noisy on lock to lock when hanging free.

NSF dip beam light output appears slightly reduced.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,750 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 54,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 54,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,015 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 48,015 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,077 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 41,077 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed worn ( rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,499 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 24,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 24,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,463 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,203 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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HJ08 OEY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ08 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

HJ08 OEY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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