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HK08 JYU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 JYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,342 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 99,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 93,583 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 93,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre exposed to wire inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre exposed wire inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,289 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking strut (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 86,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,706 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,206 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement attachment (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,779 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,166 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,166 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,459 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,382 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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HK08 JYU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK08 JYU, 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 HK08 JYU registered?

HK08 JYU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is HK08 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 JYU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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