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HY08 XPE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,208 mi
Last recorded102,208 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,988 miles

Nearside slight wear in inner rack joint

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,988 miles

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

Nearside slight wear in inner rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,295 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,005 miles

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 13 Feb 2014 82,003 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,876 miles

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

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

Slight play in N/S Inner track rods

Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Slight play in N/S Inner track rods

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,489 miles

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

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 26 Feb 2011 44,281 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 XPE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY08 XPE, 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 HY08 XPE registered?

HY08 XPE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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