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NX08 XZJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,853 mi
Last recorded98,853 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 XZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 87,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,688 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut outer side wall

both front discs lip & worn

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,743 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 77,743 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,118 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rev lights inop

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,290 miles

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

nearside rev lights inop

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,264 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 XZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZJ, 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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NX08 XZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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