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HN08 EXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,333 mi
Last recorded83,333 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 83,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside 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 wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

roof damage

Fail 8 Jun 2026

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside 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 wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

roof damage

Pass 28 May 2025 79,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 79,003 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,852 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 75,848 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 71,698 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 71,698 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 66,228 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside 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))

Fail 27 May 2022 66,228 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 60,158 miles

movement at nearside of steering rack

service light on

headlight beam images poor

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 May 2021 60,158 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front tyres worn on edges

headlight beam images poor

movement at nearside of steering rack

service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,653 miles

cargo area loaded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rack end worn

offside washers poor

service light on

various body/bumper damage

Fail 4 Jun 2020 55,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

cargo area loaded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rack end worn

offside washers poor

service light on

various body/bumper damage

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

minor windscreen damage/chips

nearside wiper blade efficiency poor

offside washer jet poor aim

Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,919 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

minor windscreen damage/chips

nearside wiper blade efficiency poor

offside washer jet poor aim

spanner light on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,152 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all tyres perished/cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2017 35,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all tyres perished/cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Apr 2015 23,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 19,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,086 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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HN08 EXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN08 EXZ, 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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HN08 EXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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