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HK08 UPB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

183,529 mi
Last recorded183,529 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 183,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 183,370 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount, plays essential support to the engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 173,576 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 173,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 163,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 151,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Have lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 151,427 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Have lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 113,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Handbrake levers on both rear calipers are stuck half way on.

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

O/s handbrake effort is low.

Slight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Feb 2020 113,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,595 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,299 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking exc

Fail 11 Feb 2016 46,299 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking exc

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,467 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 25,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UPB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UPB, 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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HK08 UPB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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