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WR08 HCX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,373 mi
Last recorded95,373 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,843 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside excessive ()

Rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,843 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside excessive ()

Rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,130 miles

movement in steering rack joints

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

movement in steering rack joints

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,674 miles

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

Nail in O/s/r and N/s/r tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,554 miles

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

rear disc edges corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

rear disc edges corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in nearside steering arm!

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,661 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside rear wheel binding on

Fail 14 Apr 2011 29,661 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside rear wheel binding on

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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WR08 HCX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 WR08 HCX, 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 WR08 HCX registered?

WR08 HCX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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