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AU08 KJJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,265 mi
Last recorded88,265 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 KJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 88,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,598 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 68,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 68,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 65,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,471 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,393 miles

sun strip fitted but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 54,866 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 54,866 miles

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

Nearside Front inner track rod has play at ball joint

Pass 17 May 2016 50,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 35,714 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 35,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 25,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 25,341 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Slight binding on rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 22,070 miles

n/s/f brake disc becoming rusty

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2012 22,070 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc becoming rusty

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 17,327 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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AU08 KJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU08 KJJ, 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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AU08 KJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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