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HT57 HKC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,763 mi
Last recorded179,763 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 HKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 179,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 179,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 166,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 166,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 152,484 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 152,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 136,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 121,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut on outer-wall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres 1956515 at 3m

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,194 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 HKC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

HT57 HKC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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