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HV08 WYH

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,318 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge/wall

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 94,074 miles

Central chip on windscreen

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both shocks corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 94,074 miles

Central chip on windscreen

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both shocks corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,763 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 May 2020 89,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 89,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,210 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,541 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

All four brake discs worn.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S. inner.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,980 miles

All four brake discs worn.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S. inner.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,410 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Slight binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,682 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 29,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,850 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,079 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HV08 WYH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WYH, 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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HV08 WYH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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