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RO08 XMP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,373 mi
Last recorded132,373 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XMP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,462 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 131,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES & REAR (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 115,769 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2017 115,769 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,649 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 101,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,625 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,570 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,648 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 XMP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMP, 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 XMP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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