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HK08 WLB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WLB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,401 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,439 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Rear shock absorber casings rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,031 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slight earth fault (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,025 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slight earth fault (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,551 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,459 miles

some play in both steering rack balljoints

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jul 2016 49,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play in both steering rack balljoints

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,414 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,186 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 WLB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

HK08 WLB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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