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HK57 VBB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 86,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,275 miles

Both front /rear brake discs have wear lips present..

Both n/s wheel rims have slight damage present..

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp unit small cracks present..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wipers slighty noisy across windscreen..

Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3MM,perishing also small cuts present.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre on 3MM,perishing also small cuts present.

wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,831 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm/drumstick. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3MM,perishing also small cuts present.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre on 3MM,perishing also small cuts present.

wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,783 miles

Both front brake discs developing rusty wear lips on inner edges.

Front wiper blades noisy across windscreen,however do clear windscreen.

Offside Front tyre cracking /perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with either hazzard warning or direction indicator applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing,also has nail logged in it.

Fail 30 May 2015 47,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant bottle empty

Pass 30 May 2015 47,347 miles

coolant bottle empty

Fail 30 May 2014 42,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 42,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,296 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread and wearing inner edges. Brake discs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,109 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 30,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,958 miles

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

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 VBB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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