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HY08 RWF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 99,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play end of wishbone (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,282 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot compartment not inspected, boot lid dose not open

Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot compartment not inspected, boot lid dose not open

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,601 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,222 miles

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

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,349 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting view

Inner face of front brake discs rusty

Near side rear tyre badly cracking and mishappen

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted restricting view

Inner face of front brake discs rusty

Near side rear tyre badly cracking and mishappen

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2015 50,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread lifting

Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres tread lifting

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,542 miles

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

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge (3mm)

O/S/F brake pads getting low

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner and outer edges (3mm)

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,548 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,459 miles

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 RWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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