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KX08 XYY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 XYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 179,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 179,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 176,223 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 169,758 miles

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

rear handbrake just on limit

Fail 30 Sep 2019 169,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear handbrake just on limit

Pass 1 Oct 2018 162,697 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 155,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,920 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 133,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 133,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,701 miles

slight play in nearside front track arm

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside front track arm

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,130 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,120 miles

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

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

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 XYY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc 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 XYY, 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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KX08 XYY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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