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HY08 XPZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,380 mi
Last recorded74,380 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,380 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 74,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated split bit missing (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,675 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 70,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,296 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 66,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside play steering tie rod

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,458 miles

slight freeplay in nearside front steering arm

Fail 3 Jan 2015 61,458 miles

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

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

slight freeplay in nearside front steering arm

Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,617 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,616 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,967 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 XPZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

Is HY08 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 XPZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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