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EK08 RKE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 104,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,019 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Center (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 87,358 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 87,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 80,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 80,924 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 74,897 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front out er slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in tyre nearside rear and wearing thin on edges ()

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2018 74,897 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested offside front (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front out er slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in tyre nearside rear and wearing thin on edges ()

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,073 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,786 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front wet (2.7.3)

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken rubber (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside front (8.2.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front wet (2.7.3)

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,952 miles

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

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

advisory exhaust mounting worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advisory exhaust mounting worn

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,603 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 40,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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EK08 RKE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EK08 RKE, 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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EK08 RKE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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