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HY08 YRA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,282 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,268 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,920 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,920 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,561 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 YRA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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