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RO08 XLK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,827 mi
Last recorded102,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,090 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,338 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,335 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,817 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 87,817 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,032 miles

pads low all round

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

pads low all round

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 XLK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

RO08 XLK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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