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HV08 WYF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 123,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake only just passed

Service due

Fail 8 Jun 2018 117,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake only just passed

Service due

Fail 1 Jun 2018 117,734 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken rear mount very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service due

Pass 31 May 2017 111,462 miles

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

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

Service due

Fail 31 May 2017 111,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service due

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

service due

Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Fail 21 Mar 2015 89,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,116 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 77,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f/ wiper slight smiring

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,286 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ wiper slight smiring

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,035 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 50,035 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 WYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV08 WYF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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