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SL08 TKC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,022 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 89,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 89,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 82,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,981 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,981 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,897 miles

Movement in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,083 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 26,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,087 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 22,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 13,712 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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SL08 TKC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL08 TKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL08 TKC registered?

SL08 TKC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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