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KX08 XJM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 XJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 121,009 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray insecure

Fail 27 Dec 2019 121,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,939 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 106,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,531 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,736 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,736 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,048 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,048 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,218 miles

Front tyres have low tread to outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres low and worn on edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 17 Jan 2014 75,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres low and worn on edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 24 Jan 2013 56,236 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,236 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2012 40,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,376 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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KX08 XJM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KX08 XJM, 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 KX08 XJM registered?

KX08 XJM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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