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NY57 HCA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,664 mi
Last recorded74,664 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 HCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,664 miles

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front NSF DOOR DROPPED ON HINGES.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY IN NSF INNER RACK STEERING JOINT. ()

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

Nearside Rear NSR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Offside Front DRIVERS FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT. ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front NSF DOOR DROPPED ON HINGES.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY IN NSF INNER RACK STEERING JOINT. ()

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

Nearside Rear NSR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Offside Front DRIVERS FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT. ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,026 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 66,026 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 63,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,029 miles

offside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,580 miles

rear seats folded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,438 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 35,345 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

offside and nearside rear brake disc worn

Fail 26 Jan 2013 35,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

offside and nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,068 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

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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NY57 HCA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NY57 HCA, 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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NY57 HCA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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