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HT57 GLJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,778 mi
Last recorded36,778 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,262 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 28,213 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

spare tyre fitted to n/s/f with incorrect wheel studs fitted. non conical needed.

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 GLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

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

Is HT57 GLJ safe to buy?

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