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PL08 XGV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,069 mi
Last recorded69,069 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,214 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2024 66,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2024 66,214 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2023

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,865 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,865 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,059 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt has minor damage,

Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt has minor damage,

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,220 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both . (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has several minor splits on both edges,worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both . (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,115 miles

nearside rear tyre aged / cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2013 27,115 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre aged / cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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PL08 XGV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PL08 XGV, 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 PL08 XGV registered?

PL08 XGV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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