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HY08 YVW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 98,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 94,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 88,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front disk pitted

Nearside Rear disk pitted

Offside Front disk pitted

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear disk pitted

Pass 21 May 2015 86,628 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 86,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 70,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,410 miles

N/S/F tyre 0mm on outer edge (centre 3/4 2mm)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre 0mm on edges (centre 3/4 3mm)

O/S/R tyre 0mm on outer edge (centre 3/4 2.5mm)

Slight play in N/S inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,410 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre 0mm on outer edge (centre 3/4 2mm)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre 0mm on edges (centre 3/4 3mm)

O/S/R tyre 0mm on outer edge (centre 3/4 2.5mm)

Slight play in N/S inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,626 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 YVW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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