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VU08 HDY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,348 mi
Last recorded76,348 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 76,348 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R Doors damaged

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

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

O/S Door mirror secured with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,149 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 70,147 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,577 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 65,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 54,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,519 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge badly worn

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge badly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,222 miles

n/s/f tyre has scuffed sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,425 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)

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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VU08 HDY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU08 HDY, 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 VU08 HDY registered?

VU08 HDY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 HDY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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