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HK57 XYU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,203 mi
Last recorded78,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 78,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 71,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,478 miles

Nearside Rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 63,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,970 miles

offside & nearside rear shocker casings slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 59,970 miles

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

offside & nearside rear shocker casings slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,013 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beem (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 53,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beem (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,668 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,664 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 44,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,480 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 30,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 28,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XYU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

HK57 XYU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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