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L16 HTG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,299 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,177 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,688 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,719 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 62,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,396 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 59,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,276 miles

Nearside Front has a slight bend

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Fail 29 Dec 2015 47,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front has a slight bend

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 46,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2011 29,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult 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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L16 HTG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L16 HTG, 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 L16 HTG registered?

L16 HTG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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