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J16 HAU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,733 mi
Last recorded152,733 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 HAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 152,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r n/s/r and n/s/f ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 144,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 134,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,654 miles

Offside steering rack end slight play

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside steering rack end slight play

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,178 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 109,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,150 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,005 miles

front number plate just ok

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate just ok

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,257 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,866 miles

knock from front when braking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,064 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J16 HAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J16 HAU, 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 J16 HAU registered?

J16 HAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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