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KA57 LPN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,308 mi
Last recorded174,308 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 LPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 174,308 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 163,286 miles

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

PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 13 Nov 2020 163,274 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 163,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 147,358 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 127,714 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 127,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,438 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy when spun but not rough to rotate .This would be resolved by discs change on previous advise (2.6.2)

Rear both discs very rusty on inner face Mot requirements only just reached

Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy when spun but not rough to rotate .This would be resolved by discs change on previous advise (2.6.2)

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

Rear both discs very rusty on inner face Mot requirements only just reached

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,844 miles

Nearside Front alloy out of shape

small stone chips on screen

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,844 miles

Nearside Front alloy out of shape

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

small stone chips on screen

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

child seat n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,252 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,649 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,280 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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KA57 LPN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KA57 LPN, 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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KA57 LPN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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