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SW57 HYC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,702 mi
Last recorded157,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 157,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,047 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 148,038 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 136,811 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2023 123,198 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,380 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,090 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 80,715 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 70,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2019 70,836 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,419 miles

Nearside Rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rack end has slight play

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,417 miles

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

Nearside Rack end has slight play

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,992 miles

Both front inner rack joints have slight play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint recommend renewal (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,225 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,408 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall no ply or cord showing

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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SW57 HYC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SW57 HYC, 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 SW57 HYC registered?

SW57 HYC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SW57 HYC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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