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MX57 XEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,554 mi
Last recorded42,554 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 41,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 41,213 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 40,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,838 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2019 36,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 35,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 33,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,851 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shocker top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,851 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shocker top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,897 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres, tread cracking need attention now

Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,148 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,513 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,800 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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MX57 XEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MX57 XEJ, 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 MX57 XEJ registered?

MX57 XEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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