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HY08 YMT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,633 mi
Last recorded52,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,633 miles

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 52,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,893 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Slight resistance when rotating wheel by hand - offside rear - repair or adjustment required to brake system

Wet weather/vehicle test

Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Slight resistance when rotating wheel by hand - offside rear - repair or adjustment required to brake system

Wet weather/vehicle test

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,060 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 45,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,638 miles

slight play ino/s/f steering arm(not excessive)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,080 miles

offside rear tyre getting slightly low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 YMT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

HY08 YMT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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