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YR08 HVO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 107,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 102,116 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,116 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,167 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,167 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,088 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 66,636 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE 3.5 MM

N/S/R TYRE 3.0 MM

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F TYRE 3.5 MM

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE 3.5 MM

N/S/R TYRE 3.0 MM

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F TYRE 3.5 MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2012 51,061 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR VERY LOW ??

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW ??

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WEAR ON N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

INNER EDGE OF O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,156 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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YR08 HVO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR08 HVO, 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 YR08 HVO registered?

YR08 HVO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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