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MF08 HAE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 102,760 miles

Central Central part of exhaust heat shield loose

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack above drivers rear view mirror area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2023 102,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Central Central part of exhaust heat shield loose

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack above drivers rear view mirror area. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2021 98,097 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 95,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has damage top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,083 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 88,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 88,045 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Jan 2018 75,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Feb 2017 62,834 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Feb 2017 62,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,074 miles

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

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

Nearside inner rack end slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 2mm and worn on the outer edge

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,866 miles

Both nearside tyres sidewalls badly worn

Near side wiper blade has part of blade missing stll clears screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,769 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres side walls crackin

Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 7,403 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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MF08 HAE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 MF08 HAE, 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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MF08 HAE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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