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HJ08 PUX

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,040 mi
Last recorded109,040 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,040 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 109,030 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,762 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,109 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in o/side rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,122 miles

Front inner rack ends have play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,112 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front inner rack ends have play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,238 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 48,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,720 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,380 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 PUX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PUX, 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 PUX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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