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AO08 XEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 141,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 121,674 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 116,066 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in steering side rod

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in steering side rod

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,815 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 68,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,353 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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AO08 XEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO08 XEJ, 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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AO08 XEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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