CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK57 SJY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,175 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner track rod

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner track rod

Fail 27 Oct 2017 95,175 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner track rod

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner track rod

Fail 27 Sep 2017 94,676 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,091 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,157 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 59,711 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,294 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,786 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK57 SJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK57 SJY?

You can check the full history of HK57 SJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK57 SJY registered?

HK57 SJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is HK57 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 SJY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK57 SJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK57 SJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.