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HK08 EFV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,786 mi
Last recorded127,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link rubber perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link rubber perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under front wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cleaned lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 126,194 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & O/s front headlamp lenses slightly discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 125,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 123,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under o/s front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 115,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under o/s front wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,177 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2018 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,588 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,080 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,680 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,405 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 44,297 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 39,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,829 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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HK08 EFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK08 EFV, 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 HK08 EFV registered?

HK08 EFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is HK08 EFV safe to buy?

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