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MT08 HXG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,734 mi
Last recorded150,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 150,734 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in the steering rack on the nearside

Fail 8 Jul 2020 143,474 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in the steering rack on the nearside

Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,757 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 136,726 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 127,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2018 127,228 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,164 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 117,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,916 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,179 miles

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

Nearside 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 4 Jun 2014 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,983 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,787 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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MT08 HXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT08 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

MT08 HXG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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