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FY08 KTC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 136,519 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 136,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,135 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,066 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,019 miles

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

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,028 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm / engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear shocks /

rear tyres bigger than front /

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Fail 12 Sep 2019 118,018 miles

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

n/s/f tyres cutting out bad on edges [adv replace]

n/s/r tyre 3mm / engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear shocks /

rear tyres bigger than front /

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

tracking

Pass 25 Sep 2018 107,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,880 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,822 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)

Pass 21 May 2014 61,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 50,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 38,428 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,452 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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FY08 KTC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY08 KTC, 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 FY08 KTC registered?

FY08 KTC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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