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HV08 YFX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,276 mi
Last recorded151,276 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 151,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 151,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 144,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2020 144,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 137,001 miles

both rear brake discs, have slight corrosion to both outer faces

nearside front lower ball joint has slight movement

Pass 23 May 2018 131,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,588 miles

slight clicking noise from offside front cv joint

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,728 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,728 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low on tread

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Mar 2014 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low on tread

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,164 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 23 Mar 2013 82,164 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have heavy corrosion on inner faces,

slight play in steering at road wheel,

snow tyre fitted to o/s/r

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,228 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have heavy corrosion on inner faces,

rear discs corroded.

slight play in steering at road wheel,

snow tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,280 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion on inside face

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion on inside face

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion on inside face

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion on inside face

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 YFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HV08 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

HV08 YFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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