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FY08 XRV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 126,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,434 miles

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play n/s inner steering rack

Pass 3 May 2019 78,955 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 78,942 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 1 May 2018 71,602 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded all four starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded all four starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 63,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,683 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brakediscs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,983 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,609 miles

movement in nsr wheel bearing / slight movement in nsf wheel / osf cv boot signs of leak / front & rear pads look low

Fail 13 Mar 2012 36,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

movement in nsr wheel bearing / slight movement in nsf wheel / osf cv boot signs of leak / front & rear pads look low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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FY08 XRV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY08 XRV, 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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FY08 XRV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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