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MK08 HTU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 60,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,250 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,204 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,105 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

x2 nail in offside rear tyre and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

x2 nail in offside rear tyre and cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 32,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

low effort n/s/park & service brake rear

Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,853 miles

low effort n/s/park & service brake rear

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,877 miles

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

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

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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MK08 HTU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 HTU, 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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MK08 HTU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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