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ST08 HXO

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,514 mi
Last recorded164,514 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 164,514 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 164,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,895 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 145,805 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 131,498 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 121,444 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excess play in tie rod ends n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,748 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,606 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,909 miles

rear and front pads low slight play in inner rack end on ns

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,896 miles

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

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

rear and front pads low slight play in inner rack end on ns

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 HXO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST08 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

ST08 HXO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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