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HK57 RZU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 79,620 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,603 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear spare fitted

slight corrosion on both n/s/r brake pipes

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2018 67,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (at rear of vehicle). (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn extremely thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn extremely thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,020 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service due on dash

slight play in both steering arms

spare fitted to offside rear

Fail 31 Jan 2015 52,311 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service due on dash

slight play in both steering arms

spare fitted to offside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,476 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,258 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,843 miles

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

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

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 RZU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

HK57 RZU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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