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HN08 TXE

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 TXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 86,926 miles

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

Front both lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,238 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 77,238 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,872 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,262 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf outer cv boot misting grease

Fail 13 Jul 2020 73,231 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3x exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wiper blades juddering

nsf outer cv boot misting grease

rear wiper blade not effectively clearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,164 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,605 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,388 miles

free play in o/s and n/s of steering rack ends

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 40,281 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

slight play in both front rack arms

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,059 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,396 miles

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

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 TXE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

HN08 TXE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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