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HK57 YAE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,661 mi
Last recorded100,661 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 YAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 100,661 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 100,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 95,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

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

Fail 3 May 2017 95,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,579 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 73,724 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 73,712 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2013 66,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 May 2013 66,453 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 48,067 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YAE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

HK57 YAE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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