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PX08 HXC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 HXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,012 miles

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2021 160,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 152,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 152,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 146,411 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 146,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 138,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 138,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,213 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 3 Aug 2016 103,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,399 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front two tyres worn and cracking in thread area

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front two tyres worn and cracking in thread area

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,925 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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PX08 HXC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX08 HXC, 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 PX08 HXC registered?

PX08 HXC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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