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YY08 HDX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 108,902 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,753 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 104,747 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,453 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,690 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,687 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 68,306 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 May 2016 63,671 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 63,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 54,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,638 miles

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

offside front constant velocity joing gaitor clip damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 41,075 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,000 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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YY08 HDX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YY08 HDX, 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 YY08 HDX registered?

YY08 HDX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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