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AY08 XAP

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XAP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,879 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 102,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,874 miles

Slight play in offside outer track rod end ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,141 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,507 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,715 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,308 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AY08 XAP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY08 XAP, 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 AY08 XAP registered?

AY08 XAP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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