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AY08 XDA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,557 mi
Last recorded171,557 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 171,557 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 171,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 164,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 164,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,149 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 4 Apr 2018 153,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2017 140,380 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2017 140,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

steering rack drumbsticks worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,742 miles

steering rack drumbsticks worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,427 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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AY08 XDA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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