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GR57 HGP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 110,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes on joins corroded

front and rear axle surface corrosion along with suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2025 108,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear on joins (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear axle corroded with all suspension components.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,644 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 107,642 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 100,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe Exsesive play in steering inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,001 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,161 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 84,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn and corroded) (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn and corroded) (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in nearside inner steering rack arm

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,151 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 56,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,473 miles

offside rear tyre is low + perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,691 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,529 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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GR57 HGP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GR57 HGP, 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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GR57 HGP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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