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HK57 VBM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,678 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,493 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,516 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,271 miles

front end repair

Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front end repair

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 VBM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

Is HK57 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 VBM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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