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HT57 HZC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,508 mi
Last recorded119,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAIL ARM BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB MOUNTING BROKEN ON BACK OF LAMP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAIL ARM BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,415 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,492 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,618 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 58,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,576 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 42,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal ant-slip pad missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

rear brake imbalance 29%

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,412 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 25,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,135 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 21,135 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HZC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HZC, 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 HZC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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