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HK57 VBV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,827 mi
Last recorded124,827 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosions within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,948 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 116,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 111,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 111,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Slight Underside Corrosion.

Fail 14 May 2022 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Slight Underside Corrosion.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,197 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 91,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,355 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt latch is blocked by the near side child seat. ()

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

Offside Front Slight play from within the track rod.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,355 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt latch is blocked by the near side child seat. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Slight play from within the track rod.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,885 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 71,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,936 miles

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 62,793 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,504 miles

Slight play in right hand stering trak rod

Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,504 miles

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

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

Slight play in right hand stering trak rod

Fail 23 Jan 2014 49,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,700 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,348 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

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 VBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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