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EX08 XSF

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,756 mi
Last recorded107,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,756 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 107,737 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification moved off top mount (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near side and off side rear with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 103,091 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,508 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Near side front tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 92,505 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Near side front tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush/bearing (NOT BOTTOM BALL JOINT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,855 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holding clip corroded (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 71,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 62,423 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 12 May 2015 62,399 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,477 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 45,790 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,325 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XSF 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 76.2%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

EX08 XSF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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