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EX57 HRR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,977 mi
Last recorded71,977 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 HRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking badlly ()

Nearside Front window doesn't open due to damage on door

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,453 miles

Battery warning light on.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,453 miles

Battery warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 64,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 53,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 36,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre worn uneven

both rear tyre cracks outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 36,709 miles

both front tyre worn uneven

both rear tyre cracks outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 29,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,495 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,686 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,815 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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EX57 HRR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX57 HRR, 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 EX57 HRR registered?

EX57 HRR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is EX57 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 HRR shows 15 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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