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HK08 FJP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,962 mi
Last recorded76,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,962 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 76,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,222 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 68,222 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,320 miles

1)Wiper blade slight smear.(2)Offside front top mount slight worn spring wind up on lock .(3)Offside rear tyre slight surface cracking edges and wheel inner rim buckle.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise check (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour light output reduced suspect bulb (1.7.5b)

1)Wiper blade slight smear.(2)Offside front top mount slight worn spring wind up on lock .(3)Offside rear tyre slight surface cracking edges and wheel inner rim buckle.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise check (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 61,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,292 miles

Bearing noise from timing belt/alternator belt area

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,852 miles

Offside Front 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 30 May 2013 43,559 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,313 miles

front brake pads low

noise from poss alt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,313 miles

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

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre puncture on edge

noise from poss alt

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 FJP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 FJP registered?

HK08 FJP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is HK08 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 FJP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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