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RO08 XKL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,212 mi
Last recorded183,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 183,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 168,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 168,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 153,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheels are slightly binding

Fail 27 Jun 2017 153,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheels are slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2016 142,597 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 22 Jun 2015 129,761 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,838 miles

nearside and offside front steering inner joints slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,025 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,463 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 76,362 miles

full top and bottom protective covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

slight play in both n/s and o/s steering rack tie rods

Fail 5 May 2011 76,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full top and bottom protective covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

slight play in both n/s and o/s steering rack tie rods

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 XKL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKL, 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 RO08 XKL registered?

RO08 XKL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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