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HG08 EYT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,929 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 112,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 111,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 104,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slihgt corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 104,829 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slihgt corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 95,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,094 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 56,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,464 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind & pads starting to wear low

offside front wiper blade starting to wear & smear screen

Pass 16 May 2011 36,086 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EYT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYT, 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 HG08 EYT registered?

HG08 EYT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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