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HT57 FMV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner wall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2022 89,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 77,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 71,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner wall spit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 54,918 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 44,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,193 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 16,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 16,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,539 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all four tyres are cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,626 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 FMV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

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

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