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GL08 KZX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,853 mi
Last recorded164,853 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 164,853 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 164,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 160,722 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 160,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 151,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,806 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 137,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering axel joint slight play

emissions too low for print out

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,625 miles

Nearside Front very slight play in the nearside front axial joint

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 112,693 miles

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

emissions too low to detect

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,085 miles

unable to provide emissions report due to them being to low to detect

Pass 19 May 2015 94,566 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight movement in both steering axial joints

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,079 miles

slight play in both steering rack axial joints

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,623 miles

slight play in both steering rack inner axial joints

Pass 31 May 2011 48,937 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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GL08 KZX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL08 KZX, 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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GL08 KZX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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