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HG08 DYM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 DYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,110 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,379 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2022 90,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2021 85,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear light lens unit damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens unit damaged

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,588 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 74,585 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,812 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,951 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,085 miles

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

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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HG08 DYM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG08 DYM, 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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HG08 DYM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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