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PL08 XHT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 114,930 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 109,141 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2023 104,734 miles

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

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

suspension top mounts notchy

Pass 18 May 2022 101,083 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 101,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,277 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,156 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,312 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,090 miles

offside front tyre nail in tread and slightly cracked in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2011 16,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre nail in tread and slightly cracked in tread

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 XHT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

PL08 XHT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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