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HK57 VBG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,408 mi
Last recorded100,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,229 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,857 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Doesn't appear to be seated correctly of secured sufficiently to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both nearside and offside front ABS sensors are detached from hub mounting points (1.6 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in centre and worn thin on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake had slight bind when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between tread

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm of tread but is wearing thin on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in centre and is perished between tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 71,629 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in centre and worn thin on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake had slight bind when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between tread

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm of tread but is wearing thin on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in centre and is perished between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 54,304 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 54,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,816 miles

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

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,298 miles

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,410 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,849 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,395 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,267 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 VBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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