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HD57 HDJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,641 mi
Last recorded134,641 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 HDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,641 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 134,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 134,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,034 miles

Front Both, lower outer ball joints secure and no play but not correctly fitted

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Front link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both,corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate very dim but working as should (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 126,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both, lower outer ball joints secure and no play but not correctly fitted

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Front link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both,corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate very dim but working as should (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 125,771 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,332 miles

Front Both Swivel joints have slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shocks both corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 120,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system between hose banjo and caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Swivel joints have slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shocks both corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 112,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face O/s and N/s corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint worn slight play

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1n)

Steering slightly notch on rotation

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face O/s and N/s corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint worn slight play

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1n)

Steering slightly notch on rotation

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,867 miles

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

Slight play N/S/F inner rack play

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,450 miles

Front Brake discs inner face wear lip

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 25 Oct 2013 68,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,025 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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HD57 HDJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HD57 HDJ, 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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HD57 HDJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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