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HN08 RNY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 121,217 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure x 2 brakets worn deffective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,060 miles

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

Front Top suspension bearings knoching on side to side both sides

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing betwen threads

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake lamp not working

Rear discs worn both sides

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,060 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam no bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Top suspension bearings knoching on side to side both sides

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing betwen threads

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake lamp not working

Rear discs worn both sides

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,744 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have split and cuts none down to cords

n/side mirror lense cracked

slight play in o/side rear wheel bearing

slight play n/side inner rack joint

Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have split and cuts none down to cords

n/side mirror lense cracked

o/side front tyre worn on both outer edges and poor condition

slight play in o/side rear wheel bearing

slight play n/side inner rack joint

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,501 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in n/side front inner rack joint

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

slight play in n/side front inner rack joint

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,901 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 57,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 57,102 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 RNY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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