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NX08 XAB

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,726 mi
Last recorded101,726 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 XAB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,614 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,863 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 86,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not easily release (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread showing cords (and wearing low on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish and wear on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,797 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2016

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 3 May 2016 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Front steering inner joint slight play

Offside Front steering inner joint slight play

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 3 May 2016 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Front steering inner joint slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front steering inner joint slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 65,569 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 59,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,792 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,657 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,468 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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NX08 XAB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NX08 XAB, 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 NX08 XAB registered?

NX08 XAB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NX08 XAB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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