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HK57 VAM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,506 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 107,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 105,750 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,782 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,721 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,721 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps are not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,501 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 90,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,511 miles

nearside number plate light dull

Fail 17 Dec 2012 58,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,200 miles

Front 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 VAM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

HK57 VAM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is HK57 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 VAM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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