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DV08 KMG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KMG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 105,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,044 miles

rear beam axle & components showing corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,029 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both on o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front no plate damaged

nearside head lamp on upper limit

rear beam axle & components showing corrosion

rear brake discs showing corrosion (worse on inner face)

various rear end brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2024 92,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both o/s/r brake pipes from flexis starting to show corrosion

o/s/r foot & handbrake performances low

play noted in o/s steering system

Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,963 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both o/s/r brake pipes from flexis starting to show corrosion

o/s/r foot & handbrake performances low

play noted in o/s steering system

Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,077 miles

both front tyres average 2.5-3mm

rear suspension components inc rear beam & shockers showing corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,064 miles

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

both front tyres average 2.5-3mm

rear suspension components inc rear beam & shockers showing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,760 miles

both rear shocks corroded

o/s/f rollbar link has slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2021 77,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers corroded

n/s handbrake performance poor

o/s/f rollbar link has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers corroded

n/s handbrake performance poor

o/s/f rollbar link has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front discs showing wear,judder noted

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit 205/50/17w xl

o/s/r brake pad getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge...Tracking may be out of adjustment. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 w inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,026 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 59,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2017 53,297 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,966 miles

Offside steering arm has play in the inner balljoint

Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside steering arm has play in the inner balljoint

Pass 6 May 2015 39,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,406 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 32,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 26,894 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 21,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 15,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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DV08 KMG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV08 KMG, 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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DV08 KMG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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