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PE08 XSK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,300 mi
Last recorded147,300 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 147,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,153 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 134,153 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,021 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,872 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering arms

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

under trays fitted

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,011 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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PE08 XSK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE08 XSK, 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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PE08 XSK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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