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HY08 XRG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,262 mi
Last recorded116,262 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing rear most main bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,507 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield dropped down onto exhaust pipe

nearside steering rack arm slight play/wear

spare tyre tread illegal and tyre flat

Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield dropped down onto exhaust pipe

nearside steering rack arm slight play/wear

spare tyre tread illegal and tyre flat

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,342 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,763 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 XRG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

HY08 XRG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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