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S22 XYJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 XYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,477 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 121,477 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Spacing (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 116,057 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 116,057 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,207 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 111,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both. (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,917 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 106,916 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect Both. (0.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,382 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,382 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,801 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 100,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,836 miles

Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 96,836 miles

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

Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,835 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 88,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,151 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,639 miles

air bag warning light is on

injection warning light is on

ns and os rack ends have slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

Pass 3 May 2011 48,981 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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S22 XYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S22 XYJ, 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 S22 XYJ registered?

S22 XYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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