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MJ57 KXO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,448 mi
Last recorded182,448 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 KXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 182,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 168,906 miles

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

slight play in rack

Fail 20 Jan 2016 168,906 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Feb 2015 154,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

n/s rear indicator faded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Feb 2014 139,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Feb 2014 139,500 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,100 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner steering rack joint play near limit

Fail 4 Jan 2013 124,093 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner steering rack joint play near limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,864 miles

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

n/s/of vehical acc damaged inc sill

spanner light on dash

Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,864 miles

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

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

n/s/of vehical acc damaged inc sill

spanner light on dash

Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s outer sill damaged

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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MJ57 KXO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJ57 KXO, 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 MJ57 KXO registered?

MJ57 KXO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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