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PF57 KCN

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 KCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 92,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 76,383 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 68,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2023 68,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,746 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 53,746 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 44,481 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 43,125 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,264 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 40,264 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,820 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,314 miles

Nearside steering rack end joint has play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,788 miles

Slight play detected from the nearside part of the steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2015 26,746 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play detected from the nearside part of the steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,540 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,320 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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PF57 KCN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PF57 KCN, 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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PF57 KCN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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