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HV08 YZM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,195 mi
Last recorded137,195 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 137,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 133,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 128,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 120,360 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,532 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 106,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,204 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 87,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,784 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 43,784 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 17,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YZM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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