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SL57 KMU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 KMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 111,461 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 111,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,808 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 102,808 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,987 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hub carrier bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 91,987 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hub carrier bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 74,687 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt anchorage isnt attached to the vehicle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working and cannot check wiper due to this (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield is missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam is dim

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,850 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)

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

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,612 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger burst

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,590 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 41,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,677 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 31,338 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 22,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,728 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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SL57 KMU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 SL57 KMU, 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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SL57 KMU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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