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HT57 FRV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 94,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,025 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,025 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,831 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round : front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,694 miles

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

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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,456 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,593 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 24,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,679 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,938 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 14,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FRV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

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

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The MOT history for HT57 FRV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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