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AJ57 JKV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,387 mi
Last recorded153,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 JKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 153,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 153,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 143,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 143,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover loose

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,015 miles

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully check seat belts

engine oil level low

Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully check seat belts

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack has slight movement on nearside and offside inner joint

Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil level below minimum

steering rack has slight movement on nearside and offside inner joint

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spanner symbol on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 103,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spanner symbol on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,279 miles

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

offside front fog light broken

Fail 28 Feb 2011 74,279 miles

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

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

offside front fog light broken

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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AJ57 JKV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ57 JKV, 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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AJ57 JKV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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