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MA08 HXB

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 HXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 135,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2022 135,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2021 132,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 132,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 125,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2017 121,458 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,625 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside inner cv boot has slight seepage of grease

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly eneven on inner edge

offside strut top mount noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2013 55,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,203 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,431 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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MA08 HXB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA08 HXB, 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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MA08 HXB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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