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MX08 HFR

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 HFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,985 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,570 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wipers poor and noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wipers poor and noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on tread

Offside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on tread

Offside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

chip in windscreen

rear brake disc wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,946 miles

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,713 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,757 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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MX08 HFR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX08 HFR, 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 MX08 HFR registered?

MX08 HFR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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