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DK08 TXL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,545 mi
Last recorded162,545 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 TXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 162,545 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 16 Dec 2025 162,545 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 151,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 140,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,945 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Front to back brake pipes corroding

Slight play in steering system

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,140 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Front to back brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Rear brake discs inner faces corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wire clip corroded away (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 79,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wire clip corroded away (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below on inner edge and cracking of sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below on inner edge and cracking of sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,443 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,370 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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DK08 TXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK08 TXL, 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 DK08 TXL registered?

DK08 TXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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