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PK08 ODE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,763 mi
Last recorded130,763 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 130,759 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,570 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,022 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 102,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,504 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected hand brake cable excessively corroded also cable split and corroded inside cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,198 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 95,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,357 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,139 miles

Service light illuminated indicating vehicle is due or past its service due date.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 64,139 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Service light illuminated indicating vehicle is due or past its service due date.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,263 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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PK08 ODE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PK08 ODE, 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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PK08 ODE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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