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GY08 XHO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,824 mi
Last recorded117,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,542 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 113,395 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 106,823 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,799 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 106,799 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 104,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 104,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 98,569 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 80,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,905 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

centre exhaust joint slightly loose

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r tyre has nail in outer tread

Pass 13 May 2015 65,891 miles

front brake discs poor

n/s/f tyre worn

slight play n/s ball joints

Fail 8 May 2015 65,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs poor

n/s/f tyre worn

slight play n/s ball joints

Pass 7 May 2014 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 54,854 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,252 miles

Deteriation of Windscreen wipers

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 24,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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GY08 XHO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GY08 XHO, 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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GY08 XHO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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