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EX08 XBW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,947 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Windscreen damage

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,906 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,905 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,440 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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EX08 XBW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX08 XBW, 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 EX08 XBW registered?

EX08 XBW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EX08 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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