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HT57 FTD

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & shields fitted

ignition system faulty

Fail 2 Jan 2020 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & shields fitted

ignition system faulty

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,363 miles

both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 89,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2017 86,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.omm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubber (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2017 86,114 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.omm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubber (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,978 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

chips in screen. exhaust rusty.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,977 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

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

chips in screen. exhaust rusty.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,264 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f door handle broken

slight play in steering arms

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,264 miles

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

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

o/s/f door handle broken

slight play in steering arms

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,279 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/f door handle broken

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/f door handle broken

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,388 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 FTD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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