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PL08 XMK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,452 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,439 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,783 miles

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)

front wipers

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,844 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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PL08 XMK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL08 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

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

Is PL08 XMK safe to buy?

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