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HK08 XSD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,254 mi
Last recorded161,254 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 XSD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 161,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,543 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 137,543 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight dull

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,558 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack end (inner track rod) has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 125,558 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack end (inner track rod) has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres started to wear on inner edges

high level stop lamp inop

rear reg plate not fully secure

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres started to wear on inner edges

high level stop lamp inop

rear reg plate not fully secure

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavy knock on turning of steering wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavy knock on turning of steering wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,432 miles

high level stop lamp inop

nsr pads wearing thin osr brake binding slightly

steering noisy possible rack

Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,083 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,083 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,148 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake disc not running evenly when braking.

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 XSD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

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

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