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RK08 ZFX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,617 mi
Last recorded64,617 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 64,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 63,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,558 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,695 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 61,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,808 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 60,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,035 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,221 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2017 52,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,215 miles

both rear tyres starting to go offshape

nearside steering arm inner joint play

offside beam image weak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 50,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to go offshape

nearside steering arm inner joint play

offside beam image weak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,447 miles

nearside steering arm inner joint play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,751 miles

O/S/F Window not working

Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Window not working

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,713 miles

1] offside front mud guard trim missing

nearside rear wheel arch dented

Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake disc warped

nearside front tyre worn close to limits 205/55/16

nearside steering arm inner joint play

offside rear tyre worn close to limits 205/55/16

offside wheel arch access panel for headlamp missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,977 miles

nearside front brake disc warped

nearside front tyre worn close to limits 205/55/16

nearside steering arm inner joint play

offside rear tyre worn close to limits 205/55/16

offside wheel arch access panel for headlamp missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,280 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 ZFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue 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 ZFX, 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 RK08 ZFX registered?

RK08 ZFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RK08 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 ZFX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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