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FV08 KGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,322 mi
Last recorded139,322 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 139,322 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,385 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 128,379 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,191 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 117,181 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damage

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,221 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,355 miles

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

Plastic under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,253 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Corrosion on brake disc

Offside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on brake disc

Offside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,880 miles

N/S rear tyre below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,705 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses (adjacent to fuel tank)ferrules corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 33,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,202 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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FV08 KGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV08 KGZ, 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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FV08 KGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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