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HK57 XNR

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,914 mi
Last recorded149,914 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 149,914 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front no plate damaged replace soon

Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 144,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front no plate damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2023 144,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front no plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2022 142,209 miles

front no plate damaged replace soon

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged replace soon (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2020 134,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front no plate damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,299 miles

Nearside section of steering rack has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,174 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,497 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray damaged

o/s n/s steering rack ends play

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,301 miles

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

n/s rear disc corroded

o/s n/s steering rack ends play

Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear disc corroded

o/s n/s steering rack ends play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,790 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)

slight play in n/s stearing rack arm inner ball joint

slight play in o/s stearing rack arm inner ball joint

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 XNR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

HK57 XNR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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