MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
ns inner steering joint has slight play
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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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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RE08 XEH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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