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HY08 XUE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,177 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play.

Rear wiper worn

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,177 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play.

Rear wiper worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rod (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,192 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rod has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,049 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,114 miles

Slight bind evident on nearside rear brake assembly but not excessive at this time

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 XUE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUE, 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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HY08 XUE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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