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EF08 XNP

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,372 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,993 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 54,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,414 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,993 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 42,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,245 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 XNP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XNP, 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 EF08 XNP registered?

EF08 XNP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is EF08 XNP safe to buy?

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