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EK08 RXY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 RXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,133 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 91,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 83,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 76,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,609 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,593 miles

Rear both tyres deteriorated on outer and inner walls

Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,593 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected colour incorrect (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated on outer and inner walls

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,258 miles

n/s/f steering arm has play

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,990 miles

play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,764 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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EK08 RXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EK08 RXY, 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 EK08 RXY registered?

EK08 RXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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