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HY58 VAM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,708 mi
Last recorded124,708 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 124,706 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides, (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont release properly, (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge,

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears and n/s front, (4.2.A.1a)

both outer c.v. gaiters are secure but oozing grease!.

engine and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

park brake lever release button slightly sticky in operation.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 116,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge,

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears and n/s front, (4.2.A.1a)

both outer c.v. gaiters are secure but oozing grease!.

engine and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

park brake lever release button slightly sticky in operation.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,869 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor wire rubbing on bottom arm

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,867 miles

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

Nearside Front abs sensor wire rubbing on bottom arm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,996 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,994 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,511 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2014 87,511 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,839 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 VAM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

HY58 VAM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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