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OW08 XSF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,205 mi
Last recorded148,205 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 133,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,712 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp insecure both headlights (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,837 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,332 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

unable to check some rear seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,332 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

unable to check some rear seat belts

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front & offside rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,034 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front & offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 79,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,187 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 71,187 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,410 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,410 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OW08 XSF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OW08 XSF, 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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OW08 XSF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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