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HK57 YBX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 YBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,766 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,216 miles

inner rack joints slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 48,470 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,470 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,020 miles

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 YBX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

HK57 YBX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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