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PG08 HYA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 HYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,006 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 110,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2019 110,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 101,378 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 May 2018 101,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp unit broken (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2017 96,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and splitting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge and splitting

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2017 96,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and splitting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge and splitting

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 92,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 87,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,820 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 82,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 62,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,798 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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PG08 HYA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PG08 HYA, 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 PG08 HYA registered?

PG08 HYA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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