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AB08 XHP

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,647 mi
Last recorded72,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,647 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,479 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,479 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,906 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,894 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,193 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished sidewalls + cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,684 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both ( Corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,924 miles

Offside Head Light intensity reduced slightly

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,890 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Offside Head Lamp Dim ?

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,232 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 11 Jul 2016 42,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,807 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Oil Level Low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,608 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 16,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AB08 XHP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB08 XHP, 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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AB08 XHP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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