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HK08 ESG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ESG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 108,704 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside + Nearside. ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 99,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,121 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 99,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,668 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,382 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 84,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,368 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,974 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread area , no cord visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread area, no cord visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,419 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Both rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,914 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,689 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 31,512 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 ESG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HK08 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

HK08 ESG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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