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KX08 XLY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 XLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 144,972 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,063 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,450 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge also has slight sidewall tears

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.5 MM/inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge also has slight sidewall tears

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.5 MM/inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 69,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2015 69,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 64,319 miles

o/s/f top mount noisey

Fail 2 May 2014 64,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f top mount noisey

Pass 15 May 2013 56,328 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres cracking and worn side walls

Center rear view mirror missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side rear bumper fixed with tape

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,657 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,529 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 XLY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KX08 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

KX08 XLY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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