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J999 KYE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 KYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,294 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,972 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 109,970 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 109,790 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 97,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 96,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 89,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,962 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s suspect inner rack ends have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

both front strut bearings sticking slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges 205-50-17

coolant level low

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,962 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s suspect inner rack ends have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

both front strut bearings sticking slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges 205-50-17

coolant level low

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,235 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

both front strut top bearings sticking slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

both front strut top bearings sticking slightly

small cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 73,993 miles

Both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,034 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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J999 KYE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J999 KYE, 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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J999 KYE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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