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KNZ 2272

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 2272
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brakes binding but not excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 95,480 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Minor oil leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brakes binding but not excessively

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 75,906 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,630 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shocks corroded

mist of oil under the gear box

Fail 2 Dec 2021 60,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,500 miles

Bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

Boot support struts weak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 47,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 41,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 24,929 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,891 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,880 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 18,402 miles

Nearside front inner track rod joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly perished 205/55 R16

offside rear tyre slightly perished 205/55 R16

Fail 15 Jan 2014 18,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside front inner track rod joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly perished 205/55 R16

offside rear tyre slightly perished 205/55 R16

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,660 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,997 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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KNZ 2272 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KNZ 2272, 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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KNZ 2272 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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