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FL08 XAO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 62,410 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 62,410 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2020 60,496 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2020 60,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 57,801 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 57,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,779 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

both wiper,s badly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,974 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

both wiper,s badly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 25,146 miles

offside front ,offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 12 May 2012 18,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,223 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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FL08 XAO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL08 XAO, 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 FL08 XAO registered?

FL08 XAO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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