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HK57 VBO

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,834 mi
Last recorded109,834 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 109,834 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 109,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

heat shield is loose

Fail 8 Jan 2016 91,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

heat shield is loose

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,552 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside steering track-rod has slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2014 65,214 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside steering track-rod has slight play

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

Offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,871 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,277 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 VBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

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

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