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PK08 ZWZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,640 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 90,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,560 miles

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F PLAY AT INNER STEERING ARM JOINTS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2021 65,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F PLAY AT INNER STEERING ARM JOINTS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 61,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,667 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2019 55,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 45,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,521 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,198 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,710 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,336 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,925 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 ZWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZWZ, 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 PK08 ZWZ registered?

PK08 ZWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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