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EK08 TGO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 TGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,230 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 88,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,472 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,459 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,688 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil low

Fail 10 Mar 2012 41,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 30,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread and tread getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,698 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread and tread getting low

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 TGO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK08 TGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 TGO registered?

EK08 TGO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 TGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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