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HV57 VHM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,582 mi
Last recorded56,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,582 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 56,581 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 47,180 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on side wall but not exposing cords.

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

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

tyre is cracking on side wall but not exposing cords.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on side wall but not exposing cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

tyre is cracking on side wall but not exposing cords.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,213 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,473 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,598 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 31,598 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,133 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 28,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,809 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 18,809 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HV57 VHM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 HV57 VHM, 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 HV57 VHM registered?

HV57 VHM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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