2008 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · EN57 XKW
2008 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 81,815 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN57 XKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2024
- 81,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 XKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (EN57 XKW) between September 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
EN57 XKW Mileage History
- 06/09/202264,050 mi
- 07/09/202264,066 mi+16 mi
- 08/06/202372,270 mi+8,204 mi
- 08/06/202481,815 mi+9,545 mi
- 08/06/202481,815 mi
Average of roughly 10,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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