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PL08 KGK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,819 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both sides (2.2.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,300 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,840 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 86,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,182 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,182 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,152 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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PL08 KGK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PL08 KGK, 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 PL08 KGK registered?

PL08 KGK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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