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HK08 XSO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,219 mi
Last recorded112,219 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 112,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,012 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,744 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 98,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,177 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 95,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,754 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,731 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2016 86,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,651 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XSO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

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

Is HK08 XSO safe to buy?

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