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HV08 YGD

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,970 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,174 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,174 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,393 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 89,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 80,528 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,528 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 73,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,328 miles

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

Nearside track rod has slight play

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

Offside track rod has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall wear

Pass 18 May 2011 46,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YGD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

HV08 YGD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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