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HY08 XRL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,055 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the side wall

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,718 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,657 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding

hand brake release button working, difficult to release.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding

hand brake release button working, difficult to release.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,116 miles

slight bind off side rear brake

Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,985 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

Fail 21 Mar 2015 48,985 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,752 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 XRL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

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

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