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HY08 XPT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,882 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake lever ratchet faulty (1.1.15 (f))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction glass brocken giving distorted view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,937 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 97,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,954 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 89,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,325 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,215 miles

centre seatbelt buckle plastic cover incomplete but operation ok

slight play/movement felt in offside steering

some deterioration on front number plate

some oil around engine

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,136 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 XPT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XPT, 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 XPT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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