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MX08 KOV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 KOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,937 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,467 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 2 May 2012 35,862 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 35,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,218 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear discs have corrosion on inner faces.

Offside 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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MX08 KOV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MX08 KOV, 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 MX08 KOV registered?

MX08 KOV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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