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HG08 SYE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 SYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,175 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 76,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,764 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 67,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 56,502 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 56,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,954 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2015 38,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2014 37,285 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 37,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 32,499 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 32,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 27,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2012 27,766 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2011 22,929 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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HG08 SYE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG08 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

HG08 SYE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 SYE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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