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HG08 WVY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,750 mi
Last recorded136,750 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 136,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 131,826 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 131,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 126,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,178 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,788 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Offside Front fogf light damaged

knock in steering rack area

Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,015 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

knock in steering column

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,326 miles

knocking noise onsteer ring

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,323 miles

knock on steering when rocking steering wheel

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock on steering when rocking steering wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,471 miles

Nearside Rear slight wear inner edge

Offside Front slight tyre wear osf inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,899 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,522 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,202 miles

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

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

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 WVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

HG08 WVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 WVY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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