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HV58 BYY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 93,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,947 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,770 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,366 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,783 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,596 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 42,416 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 4 Dec 2015 42,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,190 miles

Nearside outer cv gaiter clip loose.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,318 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,724 miles

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter slightly leaking.

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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HV58 BYY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV58 BYY, 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 HV58 BYY registered?

HV58 BYY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HV58 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 BYY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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