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LX58 XBT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,210 mi
Last recorded128,210 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 XBT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 128,210 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 128,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,645 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 116,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,208 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,576 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 85,553 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,751 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LX58 XBT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX58 XBT, 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 LX58 XBT registered?

LX58 XBT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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