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HY08 YWM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,556 mi
Last recorded87,556 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,556 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,434 miles

movement off side steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,633 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint tie rod. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,138 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,524 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,876 miles

play in steering rack

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 YWM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

HY08 YWM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 YWM safe to buy?

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