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AF08 HSY

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,846 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front dipped beams (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 95,296 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,748 miles

Front top mounts bearing stiff

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front top mounts bearing stiff

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,360 miles

Both front tyres heavily perishing/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 79,360 miles

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

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

Both front tyres heavily perishing/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,933 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,708 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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AF08 HSY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF08 HSY, 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 AF08 HSY registered?

AF08 HSY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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