CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT08 HZL

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,653 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 88,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 85,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 81,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 77,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,771 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 35,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,454 miles

nearside sill has slight damage

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT08 HZL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT08 HZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT08 HZL?

You can check the full history of YT08 HZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT08 HZL registered?

YT08 HZL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YT08 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 HZL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT08 HZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT08 HZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.