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PX08 XGJ

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,605 mi
Last recorded182,605 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 182,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 182,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 178,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 173,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 169,043 miles

Parking brake performance just met require performance may need ajusting

Fail 9 Apr 2019 169,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 162,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 161,008 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly worn

slight play from offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2015 160,116 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 160,116 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 150,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f track rod play on ball (steering rack)

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f track rod play on ball (steering rack)

o/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 121,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f track rod play on ball (steering rack)

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f track rod play on ball (steering rack)

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,224 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 106,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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PX08 XGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX08 XGJ, 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 PX08 XGJ registered?

PX08 XGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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