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FY08 XSD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XSD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,204 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 112,200 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,519 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,965 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,740 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,739 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,427 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,434 miles

Nearside Front outer constant velocity cover free movement

Offside Front outer constant velocity cover free movement

Fail 31 May 2016 81,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 73,765 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,028 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,028 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,095 miles

inner face of offside rear disc corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,593 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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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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What year was FY08 XSD registered?

FY08 XSD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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