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SO08 KXG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,097 mi
Last recorded56,097 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 KXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 56,097 miles

Front headlight slightly foggy

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 53,702 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 53,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both side (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,260 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 48,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2018 43,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 43,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 40,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,224 miles

n/s/r door/ rear panel damaged.

o/s/r nail in tyre tread.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 30,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r door/ rear panel damaged.

o/s/r nail in tyre tread.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 19,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished/cracking and worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre perished/cracking and worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,910 miles

Nearside front tyre perished/cracking and worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside front tyre perished/cracking and worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Slight play to nearside steering rack inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,859 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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SO08 KXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO08 KXG, 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 SO08 KXG registered?

SO08 KXG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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