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RO08 XKD

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,426 mi
Last recorded149,426 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 149,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Noise from steering rack

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 149,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Noise from steering rack

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 127,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side sill damaged but not within 30cm of any stress point

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,922 miles

front and rear disc pads low

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear disc pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,678 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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RO08 XKD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RO08 XKD, 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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RO08 XKD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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