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KU57 XTL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,222 mi
Last recorded167,222 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 XTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,222 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions just met within minimum limit at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2020 161,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 151,513 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2017 146,071 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 136,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,375 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly worn at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,316 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small grease leak from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small grease leak from o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

small grease leak from o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,731 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,703 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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KU57 XTL 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 KU57 XTL, 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 KU57 XTL registered?

KU57 XTL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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