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KU08 XUF

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,726 mi
Last recorded121,726 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 121,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 119,935 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 119,933 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance very dimm (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 103,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance very dimm (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,445 miles

Front windscreen has a crack at top

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,966 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,450 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 XUF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

KU08 XUF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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