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HN08 FXW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

234,489 mi
Last recorded234,489 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 234,489 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 226,817 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 226,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 210,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 210,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 194,660 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 21 Nov 2020 194,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 177,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 160,976 miles

slight play in both steering rack outer arms

Fail 5 Jan 2019 160,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both steering rack outer arms

Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,262 miles

Front Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 144,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded recommend replacement

Fail 7 Jan 2017 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded recommend replacement

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,032 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2016 113,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 101,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 101,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,281 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,269 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,566 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 FXW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXW, 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 HN08 FXW registered?

HN08 FXW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 FXW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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