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HV08 TYU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 TYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 101,637 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated In poor condition and will need attention have advised presenter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Poor condition and will become dangerous if fails have advised presenter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2024 101,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated In poor condition and will need attention have advised presenter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Poor condition and will become dangerous if fails have advised presenter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,208 miles

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

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

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight damaged noted to both front road wheels

Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight damaged noted to both front road wheels

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,931 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,058 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 56,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,232 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 TYU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV08 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

HV08 TYU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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