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HK08 EGC

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,387 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 63,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,108 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,038 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 52,192 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 13 May 2019 52,192 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 May 2018 46,915 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn/rubbed side wall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2018 46,915 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn/rubbed side wall

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2017 42,092 miles
Fail 7 May 2017 42,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm slight play

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 40,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm slight play

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,462 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 EGC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

HK08 EGC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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