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AY08 XBC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 109,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside centre outer sill

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,518 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 58,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XBC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 XBC registered?

AY08 XBC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AY08 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XBC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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