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MM08 XOA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,252 mi
Last recorded101,252 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 XOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,252 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top mount noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,719 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps, n/s came on with a tap but then stopped working again (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly cloudy & deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

windscreen wiper blades are slightly deteriorated & would benefit from being replaced

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp dimmer than expected advise further investigation

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

o/s/f spring and both rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

o/s/f spring and both rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 86,851 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 82,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

damage on screen outside zone a ,but less than 40mm dia

Fail 28 Jul 2018 77,552 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

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

damage on screen outside zone a ,but less than 40mm dia

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,798 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,116 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,820 miles

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,820 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,420 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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MM08 XOA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MM08 XOA, 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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MM08 XOA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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