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KJ08 CXW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,417 mi
Last recorded127,417 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,417 miles

inner rack arms slight play-wishbone bushes deteriated-rear exhaust mounting deteriated-o/s/r tyre on limit-

Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,651 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted/juddering-inner rack arms slight play-exhaust mountings deteriated-n/s/f/ ball joint slight play-o/s/r/ tyre worn low-both track rod ends slight play-x2 front tyres worn low/outer edges worn low-

Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,464 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,436 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,511 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,541 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,615 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,426 miles

N/s/r indicator shows slightly white light.

N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Rear discs corroded on inner edge.

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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KJ08 CXW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ08 CXW, 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 KJ08 CXW registered?

KJ08 CXW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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