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HK57 BRZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 BRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 98,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,990 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 86,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage/outer edge worn/inner sidewall deteriorated

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 80,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage/outer edge worn/inner sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 73,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 15 Oct 2016 73,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sidewall damage

slight play at nearside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,695 miles

Advise slight freeplay in nearside track rod arm

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,305 miles

O/S/F wheel inner face slightly out of shape+

O/S/R tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 36,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/F tyre close to legial limit , slightly perished and 0mm on inner and outer edges

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre close to legial limit, slightly perished and 0mm on inner and outer edges

O/S/F wheel inner face slightly out of shape+

O/S/R tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight weep of CV grease from N/S outer CV gaitor (recomend replacment)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,921 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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HK57 BRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK57 BRZ, 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 HK57 BRZ registered?

HK57 BRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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