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HT57 FNY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,357 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 109,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,818 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 100,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,058 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

slight play to both sides inner tie rods

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,058 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

slight play to both sides inner tie rods

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,089 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 78,089 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,761 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,986 miles

wear discs

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,280 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,782 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,709 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 FNY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 HT57 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

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

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