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RO08 XMJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,800 mi
Last recorded102,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,800 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot splitting and seaping grease

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill badly damaged

nearside steering rack knuckle and ram play

Fail 4 Jun 2020 102,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer cv boot splitting and seaping grease

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill badly damaged

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

nearside steering rack knuckle and ram play

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,522 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s inner rack end has excessive play

Fail 29 Mar 2019 97,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s inner rack end has excessive play

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 92,584 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,994 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,269 miles

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,269 miles

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

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,658 miles

slight play in NSF steering arm

Fail 7 Feb 2015 55,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in NSF steering arm

Fail 7 Feb 2014 48,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,192 miles

nearside steering rack arm has slight free play

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,190 miles

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

nearside steering rack arm has slight free play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake imbalance 20 %

OS washer jet partial blockage but hits screen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,928 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

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 XMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

RO08 XMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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