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RO08 EKZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,543 mi
Last recorded18,543 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 EKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 18,543 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 18,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 18,529 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

unable to ascertain windscreen wiper performance as washers not working

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked 205-50-17

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2024 17,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 17,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tested wet

Fail 2 Jan 2024 17,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside 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 cracks to cords outer shoulder and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks to outer shoulder and sidewall 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tested wet

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,771 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 17,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 17,729 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,667 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,967 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,221 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,396 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,448 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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RO08 EKZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO08 EKZ, 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 RO08 EKZ registered?

RO08 EKZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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