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YJ57 KMV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 KMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 89,063 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,146 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 69,146 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,114 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,755 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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YJ57 KMV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ57 KMV, 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 YJ57 KMV registered?

YJ57 KMV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ57 KMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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