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DX08 KCV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 KCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,579 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 136,492 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no light on number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

engine oil low

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,838 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 114,981 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,847 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,729 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,716 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 37,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 26,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,975 miles

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

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

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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DX08 KCV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX08 KCV, 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 DX08 KCV registered?

DX08 KCV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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