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HV08 YHM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,195 mi
Last recorded194,195 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 194,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 183,882 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,972 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition on outer face.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent.

Offside rear brake disc heavily pitted on outer face. Strongly advise replacement.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 24 May 2017 167,193 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition on outer face.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent.

Offside rear brake disc heavily pitted on outer face. Strongly advise replacement.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 147,615 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear brake disc pitted on outer face.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 147,614 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn down to 2.2mm.

Offside rear brake disc pitted on outer face.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.7mm.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,644 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a nail on N/S/R tyre

N/S/F fog light slightly loose

O/S/R outer brake disc bit of rusty

Slight bent on O/S/R inner wheel rim

Windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2015 128,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a nail on N/S/R tyre

N/S number plate light lens missing

N/S/F fog light slightly loose

O/S/R outer brake disc bit of rusty

Slight bent on O/S/R inner wheel rim

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 May 2014 106,274 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

O/S/F inner brake pads worn

Very slight play on O/S wing mirror

Fail 15 May 2014 106,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

O/S/F inner brake pads worn

Very slight play on O/S wing mirror

Fail 6 Jun 2013 97,333 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,333 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,785 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

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 YHM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

HV08 YHM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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