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HW08 KAK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 KAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,018 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play

Rear Upper Not working

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,989 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play

Rear Upper Not working

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2019 96,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit

unable to check nearside rear seat and seat belt

under trays fitted, covering components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,775 miles

steering rack ends worn to legal limit

Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering rack ends worn to legal limit

Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside front steering rack ends worn to the legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,130 miles

offside and nearside rear lights pulsing slightly

play in steering rack at the nearside

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside rear lights pulsing slightly

play in steering rack at the nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,901 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,689 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,689 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 45,960 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,312 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 22,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,651 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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HW08 KAK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HW08 KAK, 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 HW08 KAK registered?

HW08 KAK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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