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YR08 HWG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,889 mi
Last recorded61,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,889 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot worn slightly

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,310 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 54,310 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 49,122 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK END

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,863 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 45,863 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 38,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in n/s/ steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,704 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 HWG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR08 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

YR08 HWG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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