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AM08 KLX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,711 mi
Last recorded161,711 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 147,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arb d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting slightly sticking on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting slightly sticking on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front strut top mounts worn and clicking on lock to lock test

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,485 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

Slight play in near side front inner steering arm joint or steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2016 111,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 105,734 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked not in drivers vision

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked not in drivers vision

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 81,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear pads worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,664 miles

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

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

nearside front Wiper blade splitting

offside front Wiper Blade splitting

Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside front Wiper blade splitting

offside front Wiper Blade splitting

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 KLX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KLX, 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 AM08 KLX registered?

AM08 KLX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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