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PY08 KCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,021 mi
Last recorded170,021 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 KCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 170,021 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

nearside headlight slightly insecure

Fail 3 May 2016 170,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn below legal limit on edges

nearside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 1 May 2015 147,552 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 147,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,971 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,113 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,894 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,566 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm (part that the track rod end screws to) has slight play in the ball joint

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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PY08 KCZ 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 63.6%.

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 PY08 KCZ, 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 PY08 KCZ registered?

PY08 KCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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