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AB08 XKM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 108,982 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2024 108,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2022 96,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,320 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,266 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2019 89,307 miles

engine coolant below minimum.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,081 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on windscreen within swept area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine under tray slight damage (not likely to become detached)

Pass 18 May 2017 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 19 May 2016 80,146 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 80,146 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 76,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 67,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 56,320 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 44,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XKM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

AB08 XKM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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