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HK08 XRZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,402 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,704 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 97,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,904 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,593 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,681 miles

Offside Rear indicator fading

wear to both front tyres inner edges

wear to both rear tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear indicator fading

wear to both front tyres inner edges

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,620 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,191 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,232 miles

Advise n/s steering rack knuckle worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise nearside rear tyre slight bump in tread.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,972 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 37,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,085 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 XRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

HK08 XRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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