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HK57 TJV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 TJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,625 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,199 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,197 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both side rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both side rear (1.2.1 (f))

different rim is fitted on front axle

Pass 24 Dec 2019 96,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 96,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 68,560 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,449 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bearing excessiverly worn (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,319 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)

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,319 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,643 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,970 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 14,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,150 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 TJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HK57 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

HK57 TJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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The MOT history for HK57 TJV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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