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DY58 KJX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,093 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting up

Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting up

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,683 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seatbelts could not be checked at time of test due to load.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect inner steering rack joints (2.2.A.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components under vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,683 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seatbelts could not be checked at time of test due to load.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect inner steering rack joints (2.2.A.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear seats not in an upright posistion to test due to load.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,411 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,411 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,590 miles

MIL on "check injection" showing on display

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

MIL on "check injection" showing on display

Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,147 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,147 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All Brake discs are worn

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

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

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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DY58 KJX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY58 KJX, 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 DY58 KJX registered?

DY58 KJX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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