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HY08 YVE

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,696 mi
Last recorded83,696 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,696 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

suspension components surface rust front & rear

Fail 27 Sep 2023 83,696 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

suspension components surface rust front & rear

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,828 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 82,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,646 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 76,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,679 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,915 miles

Nearside Rear child seats fitted can not check seat belts

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,358 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,317 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 525,580 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 525,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YVE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

HY08 YVE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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