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HN08 OPA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,277 mi
Last recorded136,277 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 136,277 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 122,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 122,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,024 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 7 Mar 2023 111,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,166 miles

Rear exhaust hanger worn

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,082 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 May 2020 82,160 miles

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

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

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 May 2019 72,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 May 2018 61,324 miles

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 10 May 2017 54,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 47,782 miles

Front and rear brake discs wearing low.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 10 May 2016 47,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front and rear brake discs wearing low.

O/S rear tyre just on the legal limit.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 8 May 2015 40,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 40,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 20,062 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 OPA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HN08 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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