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HY58 LJV

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,023 mi
Last recorded110,023 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 LJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 110,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 110,023 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 105,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,791 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,999 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 92,999 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,499 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,497 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 75,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,466 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,466 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HY58 LJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY58 LJV, 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 HY58 LJV registered?

HY58 LJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is HY58 LJV safe to buy?

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