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HK08 FCP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,216 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 142,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 126,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front rack end joint has some movement

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 118,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 118,423 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,612 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 86,329 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 72,238 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2014 72,238 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly wearing thin

Pass 30 May 2013 62,076 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 61,928 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

play in both steering arms

slight wear on rear brake discs

various large chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,125 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,431 miles

n/s/r brake slightly bindig

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 FCP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

HK08 FCP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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