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KR08 EYL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,285 mi
Last recorded66,285 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 66,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 66,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge and has some damage and perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear shockabsorbers corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2023 60,344 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge and has some damage and perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear shockabsorbers corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,770 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,791 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv wet with grease

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

Fail 3 May 2019 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv wet with grease

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 47,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 44,527 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 44,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,308 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,079 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,224 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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KR08 EYL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR08 EYL, 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 KR08 EYL registered?

KR08 EYL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 EYL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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