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HX08 DHC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,101 mi
Last recorded184,101 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 DHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 184,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 166,690 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 166,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 166,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing inside. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper knuckle ball joint below drive shaft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn Inner joint has excessive movement, knocking and moving engine when rotated. Can be felt on road test. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing inside. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS insecure and rubbing on wheel. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps inoperative.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Moderate movement, close to failure. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Moderate fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper knuckle ball joint below drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Light sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low, Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 148,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 129,411 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 128,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,496 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,677 miles

1.slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2017 105,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1.slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,582 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,479 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,998 miles

off/side rear tyre worn around edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,860 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyre treads worn around edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,179 miles

DPF malfunction warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn bald on outer tread

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,423 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,642 miles

child seat attached to o/s/r seat at time of test , not allowing for full inspection of belt

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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HX08 DHC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HX08 DHC, 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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HX08 DHC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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