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PL08 KGU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,831 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 96,705 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,590 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 90,557 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,704 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 72,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,201 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,008 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,024 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,375 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AREA.

SCREW IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD INNER AREA.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 KGU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

PL08 KGU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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