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HK57 VDX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,406 mi
Last recorded123,406 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,406 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 117,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 116,727 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,169 miles

Some damage to windscreen (Not affecting drivers view of the road)

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,169 miles

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

Some damage to windscreen (Not affecting drivers view of the road)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,204 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,203 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Front tyres & o/s rear tyre wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some sight play in front anti-roll bar links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some sight play in front anti-roll bar links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,048 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack spindles,/ inner joints.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 60,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack spindles,/ inner joints.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,311 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,863 miles

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

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 VDX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

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

Is HK57 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 VDX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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