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RE08 XEH

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XEH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 160,651 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 160,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 154,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 148,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 141,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,997 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,658 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 122,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not fitted securely to lower suspension arm loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,593 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,744 miles

Nearside Inner inner rack joint has slight play

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,704 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

ns inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

ns inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 76,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 76,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 68,081 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 68,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,810 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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RE08 XEH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RE08 XEH, 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 RE08 XEH registered?

RE08 XEH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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