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HY08 YZG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,330 mi
Last recorded136,330 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 136,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 136,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 126,268 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,592 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 112,592 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,653 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 101,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,600 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,600 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,923 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YZG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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