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HT57 AYE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,393 mi
Last recorded147,393 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 AYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 147,393 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 147,392 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2023 121,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,934 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 98,930 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside rear lamp cluster fault.......... (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Offside front headlamp poor light output.......... (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop....... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear lamp cluster fault.......... (4.2.3 (c))

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

Adv engine low on oil............

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Adv nearside front shock absorber weak........ (5.3.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat......... ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside front inner rack end worn.......... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside front outer track rod end worn........ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside rear lamp cluster fault.......... (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Offside front headlamp poor light output.......... (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower suspension arm rear-most bush badly worn...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop....... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Offside front shock absorber no damping .......... (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear lamp cluster fault.......... (4.2.3 (c))

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

Adv engine low on oil............

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Adv nearside front shock absorber weak........ (5.3.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat......... ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,421 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,240 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,881 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,065 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,614 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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HT57 AYE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HT57 AYE, 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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HT57 AYE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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