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HY08 XTW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,767 mi
Last recorded108,767 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XTW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,767 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

front/rear wheels different

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

front/rear wheels different

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering knuckle joint slight play

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering knuckle joint slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,176 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has minor play.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective In very poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has minor play.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 60,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2017 57,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,047 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 51,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 49,059 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 42,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 16 May 2012 37,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,075 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 XTW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

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

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