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B3 XDL

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 143,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 134,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 130,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 130,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2017 122,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 119,249 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 119,244 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,787 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,783 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,314 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,744 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,287 miles

n/s front tyre-outer wall has slight cut.

rear centre seatbelt-slightly fraying.

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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B3 XDL is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B3 XDL, 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 B3 XDL registered?

B3 XDL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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