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KU08 XUM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2019 127,377 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch need attention

Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,301 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,520 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,781 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 102,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 92,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 62,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,075 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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KU08 XUM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

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

Is KU08 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 XUM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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