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HY08 YWU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,776 mi
Last recorded103,776 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,776 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,153 miles

Front sub frame bushes worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,846 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount split/deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cuts

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount split/deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

alternator belt area noisy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Central exhaust rubber mount split/deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cuts

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount split/deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

alternator belt area noisy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,042 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater glass missing

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,306 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,752 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,069 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,069 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,095 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 YWU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

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

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