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HK08 XUS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,221 mi
Last recorded127,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 XUS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 127,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,381 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 104,345 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,705 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 90,181 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,080 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

nearside front steering rack inner ball end has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,545 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside front steering rack inner ball end has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,346 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 XUS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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