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RE08 XHH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 93,372 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2017 93,372 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 86,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn very low on the inner qaurter.

Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Front Door mirror cowling damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth on the inner qaurter. (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn very low on the inner qaurter.

Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Front Door mirror cowling damaged.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,171 miles

Light stonechip damage to front windscreen in zone"A".

Pass 9 May 2014 76,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 76,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,540 miles

both front tie rods have play

Fail 12 May 2012 69,054 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 12 May 2012 69,054 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 41,283 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

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 XHH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RE08 XHH, 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 XHH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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