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HJ08 PPU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,658 mi
Last recorded64,658 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,384 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads low

slight play in steering column shaft

Fail 24 Sep 2019 62,384 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads low

slight play in steering column shaft

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in both front shock upper mounts

Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released and centre (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in both front shock upper mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,196 miles

Dent in nearside rear wheel

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

Play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,888 miles

Nearside rear wheel has large dent in outer rim

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 45,888 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel has large dent in outer rim

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,191 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 39,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,758 miles

both front brake disc very worn

both rear brake disc very pitted

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 PPU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ08 PPU, 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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HJ08 PPU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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