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SKZ 8585

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 8585
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 122,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,167 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 111,650 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both head lamp aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 95,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,182 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,548 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,548 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,139 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 71,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,479 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,479 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,522 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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SKZ 8585 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKZ 8585, 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 SKZ 8585 registered?

SKZ 8585 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SKZ 8585 safe to buy?

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