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HT57 CXL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,420 mi
Last recorded122,420 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Oct 2024 111,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,202 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,190 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S and O/S

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,293 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S and O/S ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 81,245 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S and O/S ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,622 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,242 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

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

Offside Inner Steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,396 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 59,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,386 miles

some play in both rack rod ends

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,739 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges and close to limit

some play nearside track rod end

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,411 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noie on rotation.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,041 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 CXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HT57 CXL, 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 HT57 CXL registered?

HT57 CXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is HT57 CXL safe to buy?

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