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YL57 KXM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,479 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Central brake lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 91,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high bot front (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Central brake lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow wax (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Central stop light inop

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 81,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Central stop light inop

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,166 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,321 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre rear seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

slight distotion to nearside front floorpan

Fail 31 Dec 2014 60,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre rear seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

slight distotion to nearside front floorpan

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres have wear on the inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,313 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 22,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,303 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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YL57 KXM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YL57 KXM, 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 YL57 KXM registered?

YL57 KXM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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