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HK08 VRX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,742 mi
Last recorded104,742 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 104,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 82,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting To Wear On Outer Edge, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Centre Brake Light Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 82,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Non Official Stickers In Swept Area (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting To Wear On Outer Edge, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Centre Brake Light Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,795 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 67,795 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,007 miles

Central stop light has been removed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is extremely on limit …. benefit of doubt given … is punctured and has low pressure … strongly advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside advise remove permits / stickers from screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note also all tyres cracking and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering rack area … advise investigation … obscured by covers hampering full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2018 64,007 miles

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

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

Central stop light has been removed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is extremely on limit …. benefit of doubt given … is punctured and has low pressure … strongly advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside advise remove permits / stickers from screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note also all tyres cracking and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering rack area … advise investigation … obscured by covers hampering full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,731 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn and deteriorating / cracking ..advise replace soon .... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,075 miles

Rear both sides tyre-walls deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2016 56,075 miles

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

Rear both sides tyre-walls deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,986 miles

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2015 51,954 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyre walls cracking

suspect rear stop and tail bulbs fitted incorrectly

Excess play in nearside steering rack arm end (Strongly recommend req attention)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,400 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 44,100 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,557 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,418 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 VRX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

HK08 VRX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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