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PH08 XCH

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

243,820 mi
Last recorded243,820 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH08 XCH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 243,820 miles

vehicle starting to emit white/blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2013 211,310 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 211,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 168,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp pettern weak (suspect bulb fitted incorrectly,though aim satisfactory at time of test)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 132,114 miles

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

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,939 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PH08 XCH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PH08 XCH, 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 PH08 XCH registered?

PH08 XCH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PH08 XCH safe to buy?

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