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MT08 HNG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HNG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,040 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels affected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 98,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 88,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,712 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,712 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 64,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 57,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre low on outer tread

Fail 6 Jul 2012 34,156 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre low on outer tread

Pass 21 May 2012 33,668 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

near side mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 May 2011 24,311 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

near side mirror glass cracked

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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MT08 HNG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MT08 HNG, 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 MT08 HNG registered?

MT08 HNG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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