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HY08 XUG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,134 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,755 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,793 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 1 Dec 2021 100,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts not checked

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,813 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 91,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,650 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,648 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,185 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 XUG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

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

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