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HY08 YKO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,872 mi
Last recorded171,872 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 171,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 171,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 158,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 158,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,802 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 148,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 140,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 134,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,263 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 113,145 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front spring not sitting correctly

Pass 18 Mar 2017 104,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,488 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 YKO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

HY08 YKO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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