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HT57 FSL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,763 mi
Last recorded69,763 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 69,763 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 69,763 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 59,774 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 59,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 59,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,740 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade poor

Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,287 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 FSL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

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

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