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HT57 GNF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 GNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,318 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,097 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,082 miles

Headlamp aim not tested NO HEADLAMP PATTERN. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake performance ONLY 54% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 2 May 2019 95,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,807 miles

Long parking brake lever travel.

Play in nearside steering track adjusting arm inner ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 9 May 2017 88,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 81,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,119 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 42,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 18 Jan 2012 31,546 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing low.

slight bind to rear brakes.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing low.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing low.

slight bind to rear brakes.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,158 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 GNF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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