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HY08 YMG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,262 mi
Last recorded76,262 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

n/side front bumper grill missing

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,353 miles

Nearside Front vent missing from front grill

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split and insecure

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

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2019 384,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front vent missing from front grill

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split and insecure

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

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

n/side front grill missing

o/s front shock absorber rubber boot split

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking n/side rear brake pipe blanked off (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

n/side front grill missing

o/s front shock absorber rubber boot split

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,757 miles

n/s of front grill missing

slight play o/s front steering tie rod

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s of front grill missing

slight play o/s front steering tie rod

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,614 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished slightly in tread

both fronts and o/s/r tyre valves slightly perished

unable to see all brake pipes

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,612 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished slightly in tread

both fronts and o/s/r tyre valves slightly perished

unable to see all brake pipes

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s inner tie rod end worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,798 miles

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall very slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 34,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,092 miles

o/s front wheel arch liner slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,336 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

o/s front tyre slightly flat

o/s front wheel arch liner slightly damaged

winter tyres fit to front axle

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 YMG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

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