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HY08 YWR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,842 mi
Last recorded161,842 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,842 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 161,842 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 154,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 154,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 145,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount requires changing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 142,663 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 381,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,365 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,859 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,300 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,822 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 YWR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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