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PG08 KUV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,234 mi
Last recorded39,234 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 KUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 39,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 36,059 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 35,776 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 35,776 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 34,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 34,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 34,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 33,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 27,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 27,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 24,539 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,415 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

play in steering rack inner joints(n/s near excessive)

top engine mounting bushes worn

Fail 26 Jan 2016 20,415 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear brake disc worn and pitted

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

play in steering rack inner joints(n/s near excessive)

top engine mounting bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,205 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on tread edges and sidewalls

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

play in n/s inner steering rack joint near excessive

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

top engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 11,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front tyre slightly deteriorated on tread edges

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

top engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 8,669 miles

o/s rear brake disc scored and pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2011 5,602 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 5,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PG08 KUV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PG08 KUV, 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 PG08 KUV registered?

PG08 KUV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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