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HT57 HZW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 132,504 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 132,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 115,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,587 miles

Front Under tray is insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Roughness in strut top mount

Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Under tray is insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Roughness in strut top mount

Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,757 miles

Nearside Movement in inner rack joint

Offside Front Roughness in strut top mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the edges. Close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is badly perished

Undertray is insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2018 95,757 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Movement in inner rack joint

Offside Front Roughness in strut top mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the edges. Close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is badly perished

Undertray is insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Slight movement in N/S inner steering rack joint

Slight roughness in O/S strut top mount

Fail 17 Jun 2017 86,780 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Slight movement in N/S inner steering rack joint

Slight roughness in O/S strut top mount

Engine under tray is falling off

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,702 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 May 2014 57,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 57,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 46,051 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 46,051 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,252 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HZW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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