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YB08 KXN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,559 mi
Last recorded157,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 157,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 123,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,210 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 97,208 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,504 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in the nearside track arm

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,504 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in the nearside track arm

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake beginning to bind

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,883 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 45,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,970 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 28,970 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YB08 KXN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YB08 KXN, 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 YB08 KXN registered?

YB08 KXN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 KXN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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