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ST08 HXN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,696 mi
Last recorded148,696 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 148,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 148,694 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 139,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 139,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 133,660 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 133,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 127,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,492 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front seat belt slow retracting operation

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and the offside rear 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front seat belt slow retracting operation

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and the offside rear 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR foglight inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR foglight inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,837 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,352 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,352 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs worn amd corrded

Pass 10 May 2011 52,831 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,831 miles

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

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

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

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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ST08 HXN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST08 HXN, 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 ST08 HXN registered?

ST08 HXN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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