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PL57 KCO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 KCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,001 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,121 miles

Central Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle intermittent locking

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping condition of tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box bracket insecure

oil level low, on min requirements

Fail 8 Dec 2017 81,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Central Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle intermittent locking

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping condition of tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box bracket insecure

oil level low, on min requirements

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear bench slightly insecure

Offside Front side wall has damage

both rear tyres stepping on inner tread

Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bench slightly insecure

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front side wall has damage

both rear tyres stepping on inner tread

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,200 miles

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

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

both steering arms have slight movement

Fail 22 Dec 2015 65,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both steering arms have slight movement

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,910 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 46,362 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 46,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 24,926 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 24,926 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,594 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 19,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PL57 KCO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PL57 KCO, 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 PL57 KCO registered?

PL57 KCO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is PL57 KCO safe to buy?

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