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RY57 KWL

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,043 mi
Last recorded45,043 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 KWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,043 miles

Offside 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) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspect N/S steering rack end bush worn

Fail 6 Nov 2025 45,043 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspect N/S steering rack end bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 44,180 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 43,128 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front slightly deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 43,119 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front slightly deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,737 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 38,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,609 miles

under tray fitted .

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,548 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,474 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 23,474 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,907 miles

Both number plates.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 16,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both number plates.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 8,658 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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RY57 KWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY57 KWL, 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 RY57 KWL registered?

RY57 KWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RY57 KWL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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