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EF08 XNC

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,868 mi
Last recorded151,868 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 151,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,951 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 146,340 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 144,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 141,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 119,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 89,484 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides and secured with cable tie (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 89,484 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides and secured with cable tie (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 80,415 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 80,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,742 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,742 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,551 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,120 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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EF08 XNC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF08 XNC, 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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EF08 XNC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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