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KU08 XRF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 132,859 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,708 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 125,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,713 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 114,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle and rear mounting brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,192 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,113 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,482 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,321 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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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KU08 XRF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KU08 XRF, 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 KU08 XRF registered?

KU08 XRF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 XRF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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