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AB08 XKH

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XKH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 74,452 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes are slightly detreated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion on rear axle

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shocks corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shocks corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 66,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,511 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,561 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish due to age, no cords visible

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 tyres starting to perish due to age, no cords visible

Fail 8 Jul 2015 44,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,703 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,371 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 XKH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

AB08 XKH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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