MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge/ perished as well (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge /perished as well (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened significantly pitted on inner braking surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front outer constant velocity cover free movement
Offside Front outer constant velocity cover free movement
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front outer constant velocity cover free movement
Offside Front outer constant velocity cover free movement
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
inner face of offside rear disc corroded
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
inner face of offside rear disc corroded
nearside rear brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 XSD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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