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HV08 YZW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 135,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,719 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,833 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,874 miles

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Rear brake pads low

engine cover

under trays

Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,874 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Rear brake pads low

engine cover

under trays

Pass 22 Nov 2014 61,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 53,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,192 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,530 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front 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 YZW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

HV08 YZW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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