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HK57 VDM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,488 mi
Last recorded140,488 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 132,149 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 127,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,692 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight play in suspension arm ball joint

Offside Upper upper engine mount becoming soft

Rear minor corrosion to coil springs

minor oil leaks

various exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2020 113,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight play in suspension arm ball joint

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

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

Offside Upper upper engine mount becoming soft

Rear minor corrosion to coil springs

minor oil leaks

various exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,834 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,231 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre perished

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre perished

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,213 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,179 miles

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

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 VDM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

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

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The MOT history for HK57 VDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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