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HV08 HYC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,099 mi
Last recorded64,099 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 64,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 53,892 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,654 miles

brake fluid dark

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,287 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 45,287 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,769 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 34,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,517 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 30,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside rear fog light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,132 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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HV08 HYC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV08 HYC, 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 HV08 HYC registered?

HV08 HYC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 HYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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