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LY08 KAJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,358 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 87,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,608 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 81,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affects tail light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,368 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 49,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,452 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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LY08 KAJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY08 KAJ, 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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LY08 KAJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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