CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK08 MZZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,801 mi
Last recorded116,801 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 MZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 116,791 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 110,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,143 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 90,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 87,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 87,625 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight wear in steering arm inner knuckle joint

Offside Front Inner slight wear in steering arm inner knuckle joint

Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner slight wear in steering arm inner knuckle joint

Offside Front Inner slight wear in steering arm inner knuckle joint

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK08 MZZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK08 MZZ, 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

How do I check the history of PK08 MZZ?

You can check the full history of PK08 MZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK08 MZZ registered?

PK08 MZZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is PK08 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 MZZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK08 MZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK08 MZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.