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AB08 XJW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,918 mi
Last recorded61,918 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,364 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,553 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread area

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 59,672 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread area

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 57,356 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres cracking on tread area

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2021 55,044 miles

under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2021 55,044 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 53,534 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,906 miles

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on tread area

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 43,068 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer tread

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,560 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 36,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 28,896 miles

Near side rear tyre getting low outer edge 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 28,896 miles

Near side rear tyre getting low outer edge 3.0mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 21,638 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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AB08 XJW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 AB08 XJW, 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 AB08 XJW registered?

AB08 XJW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AB08 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XJW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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