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AM08 KKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,160 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,558 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 106,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,939 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 95,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached pin bolt loose causing excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,378 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 92,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF INNER RACK

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,408 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF INNER RACK

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,274 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lamps Have Condensation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,536 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Feb 2016 73,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Headlight level set to zero

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside and offside rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Slight uneven application and release of rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle wet underneath

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside and offside rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Slight uneven application and release of rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle wet underneath

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs worn very close to manufactures wear limit but not effecting the brake effort

wipers smearing screen but not to extent of blocking vision to road

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs worn very close to manufactures wear limit but not effecting the brake effort

wipers smearing screen but not to extent of blocking vision to road

Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,947 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,208 miles

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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AM08 KKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AM08 KKJ, 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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AM08 KKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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