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HY08 KPP

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,379 mi
Last recorded164,379 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KPP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 164,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 164,212 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wireing (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,454 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 128,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,272 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 109,272 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,248 miles

offside front strut top mount slightly noisy

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,248 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front strut top mount slightly noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,103 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 82,103 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,567 miles

offside front top mount taught on sprong

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,923 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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HY08 KPP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HY08 KPP, 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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HY08 KPP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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