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HN08 RNO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,666 mi
Last recorded148,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 RNO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 146,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread At limit (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 146,042 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread At limit (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s dip beam pattern has just met requirements

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,826 miles

Both rear wheels have slight restriction

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,249 miles

N/s headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 124,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

N/s headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,494 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 116,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,300 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 103,300 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,693 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by N/s indicator (1.1.A.3f)

O/s headlamp deteriorated but light output not severily reduced

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,693 miles

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

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

N/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by N/s indicator (1.1.A.3f)

O/s headlamp deteriorated but light output not severily reduced

Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 84,343 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Offside Front slight play in steering

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,146 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 54,146 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,782 miles

front brake discs rusted and pitting on inner side

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs badly rusted and pitted

small stone chips in windscreen

spare tyre worn

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 RNO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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