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HY08 XRJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,879 mi
Last recorded173,879 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 173,879 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension components, brake pipes, exhaust system

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 173,876 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Age related corrosion on suspension components, brake pipes, exhaust system

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multi source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 162,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 162,481 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 148,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 139,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,786 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount damaged still secure

Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount damaged still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2020 123,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,348 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,430 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,783 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 XRJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

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

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