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HY08 YUL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YUL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,364 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 131,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,400 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 120,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,904 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 103,921 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 103,921 miles

Driver's seat insecure inner runner not locking in (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 97,502 miles

engine and undertrays fitted

spanner and dpf lights on

Fail 11 May 2018 97,502 miles

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

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

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

engine and undertrays fitted

spanner and dpf lights on

Pass 12 May 2017 86,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,893 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 32,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2015 66,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,056 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 52,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 41,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 24 May 2013 41,037 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,365 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 YUL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

HY08 YUL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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