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HJ08 PSZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,932 mi
Last recorded150,932 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 150,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2018 140,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight dampness around o/s/f brake calpier

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,551 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2017 128,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,606 miles

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

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

both outer sills damaged

front brake discs becoming corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged

front brake discs becoming corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,009 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit (2mm)

play felt in n/s/f trackrod end

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play felt in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,342 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn and perished

front brake discs becoming worn and badly corroded

slight dents in both rear sills

slight play in n/s steering arm

very slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn and perished

front brake discs becoming worn and badly corroded

n/s door mirror glass broken

slight dents in both rear sills

slight play in n/s steering arm

very slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,781 miles

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

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

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 PSZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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