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HK08 FFT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,064 mi
Last recorded155,064 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 155,058 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective allowing the exhaust to knock on body (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,962 miles

Front both front inner steering arms have slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,565 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has a bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust support rubber fractured (7.1.1)

Central exhaust support rubber perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,325 miles

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 19 Apr 2016 100,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,558 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 69,352 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FFT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

HK08 FFT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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