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RK08 KLP

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,203 mi
Last recorded95,203 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 KLP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 95,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns inner rack joints have slight play ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre, perished/cracked tread area, cut on outer tread, underinflated - nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear osr licence plate bulb intensity reduced

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lamps very slightly interacting with indicator bulbs (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 95,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns inner rack joints have slight play ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre, perished/cracked tread area, cut on outer tread, underinflated - nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear osr licence plate bulb intensity reduced

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lamps very slightly interacting with indicator bulbs (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 92,207 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

interior mirror perished

Fail 10 Apr 2025 92,207 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

interior mirror perished

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,032 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 89,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,852 miles

Headlamps frosted and poor images

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 66,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 66,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear casing cracked badly

tyre size 205/50/17

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,284 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer side wall and cracking

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on outer side wall and cracking

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 46,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn low

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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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RK08 KLP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK08 KLP, 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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RK08 KLP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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