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HK57 UZL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,119 mi
Last recorded111,119 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 UZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,119 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,119 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 111,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,357 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,994 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,994 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,853 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 54,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight playin both steering rack tiebars.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,702 miles

slight playin both steering rack tiebars.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,585 miles

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 8 Jan 2013 41,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,927 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UZL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

HK57 UZL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for HK57 UZL shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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