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HT57 FTA

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,766 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 105,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,875 miles

slight under body corrodion

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrodion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,752 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 81,752 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,489 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,528 miles

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,117 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge & close to the limit

nearside outter cv boot clip is loose

nearside rear brake disc is badly corroded

offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,286 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,629 miles

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

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 FTA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

HT57 FTA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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