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HY08 KHL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

168,263 mi
Last recorded168,263 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 168,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 162,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front wheel has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 162,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 156,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 156,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 153,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp damp inside lens, beam image and light intensity acceptable at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2019 147,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp damp iinside

Fail 26 Mar 2019 147,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp damp iinside

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,236 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp damp inside, pattern ok at present

Fail 15 Mar 2018 146,229 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp damp inside, pattern ok

Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,996 miles

Offside headlamp slightly damp inside

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 139,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread gertting low

rear brake disc's in poor condition

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,367 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre treads getting low

nearside front tyre tread gertting low

rear brake disc's in poor condition

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play at nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,587 miles

slight play at nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,452 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting very low.

slight play at nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,579 miles

slight play n.s inner rack joint

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight play n.s inner rack joint

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,239 miles

child seat fitted at offside rear.

front disc pads appear very low:- recommend new.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted at offside rear.

front disc pads appear very low:- recommend new.

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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HY08 KHL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY08 KHL, 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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HY08 KHL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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