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HY08 XSJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 103,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2019 103,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,268 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit , advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit , advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,442 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)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,024 miles

vehicle under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 2 Mar 2011 43,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle under covers fitted, partial examination only

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 XSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

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

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