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HT57 GNK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,552 mi
Last recorded126,552 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,552 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,330 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,099 miles

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,345 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,114 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

offside front seatbelt mount is secure but has play in the rod

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

offside front seatbelt mount is secure but has play in the rod

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,526 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,423 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 35,027 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp cracked and not working

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 GNK 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 66.7%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

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

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