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MM08 XOE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,004 mi
Last recorded154,004 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 154,004 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Upper limit of play further action required ()

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Upper limit (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 153,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog belt stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Upper limit of play further action required ()

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Upper limit (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 147,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 133,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casing showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 133,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread low and large crack in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casing showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,234 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,879 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,170 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,170 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,376 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,770 miles

Front inner rack joints slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front inner rack joints slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 12 Aug 2015 67,654 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,654 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low and discs corroded

n.s front tyre 1.6mm on limit

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

o.s rear tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,504 miles

o.s rear tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low

front brake pads getting low and discs corroded

n.s front tyre 1.6mm on limit

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 2-3mm tread

front brake discs becoming corroded on edges and pads required in approx 3-4k

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has "V" speed rating, all other "H" rated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,484 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn and pitted

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 XOE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MM08 XOE, 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 XOE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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