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HY08 YNO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 99,444 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 96,300 miles

Offside Front subframe brace corroded and holed

Fail 23 Apr 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front subframe brace corroded and holed

Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 3mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 89,004 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,848 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,294 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 83,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,964 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion ob both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear axle flexible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion ob both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear axle flexible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approaching wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 75,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approaching wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,969 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,426 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,667 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 53,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,614 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YNO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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