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YR08 HXF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,940 mi
Last recorded93,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion under car

Pass 8 May 2017 91,193 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 May 2017 91,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 83,044 miles

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

play in both front stearing arms

Fail 3 May 2016 83,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in both front stearing arms

Pass 11 May 2015 76,884 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 76,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 67,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,168 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,057 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 HXF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR08 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

YR08 HXF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 HXF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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