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HK57 YPA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,227 miles

Central Front Lower tray corroded unable to inspect beneath under tray

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 79,020 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower tray corroded unable to inspect beneath under tray

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 73,183 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,824 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,423 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,124 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 54,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,589 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,664 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 49,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,471 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 41,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,895 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 30,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 27,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 27,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 20,385 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,902 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 YPA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

HK57 YPA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is HK57 YPA safe to buy?

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