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HJ08 XLG

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,411 miles

Body damage to both sides

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre BALD on inner edge

Offside Wiper blade poor

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 79,094 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine/Gearbox Oil leaks

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace ()

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

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment

offside wiper does not sit on the screen properly but still clears efficiently

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,830 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,830 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,341 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL CAP MISSING

Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,340 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL CAP MISSING

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. needs attention

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,276 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,832 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,395 miles

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

alloy wheel in boot badly fractured & not safe to use

slight play in steering rack inner joints

steel wheel fitted to nearside front using alloy wheel bolts

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alloy wheel in boot badly fractured & not safe to use

slight play in steering rack inner joints

steel wheel fitted to nearside front using alloy wheel bolts

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 XLG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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