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DX08 XBL

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 87,803 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm.

Both rear shock absorber's corroded but not seriously weakened.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust center section rubber hanger broken, but exhaust still supported.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe.

Slight corrosion to both front suspension lower arms.

Pass 18 May 2023 86,977 miles

Nearside Front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 May 2023 86,977 miles

Nearside Front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,854 miles

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure incorrectly seated spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure incorrectly seated spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,993 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,076 miles

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

n/s/f tie rod has play

Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 43,899 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 43,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 36,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,553 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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DX08 XBL is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX08 XBL, 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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DX08 XBL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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