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HN08 RNJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 93,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,606 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 84,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,231 miles

Nearside Number plate lamp slightly damaged.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,231 miles

Nearside Number plate lamp slightly damaged.

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

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

Undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 68,934 miles

Both front windows not fuctioning

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,934 miles

Both front windows not fuctioning

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 61,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,036 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2012 51,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2011 37,666 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 4 May 2011 37,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly smeary

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 RNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

HN08 RNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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