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SH08 XUS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XUS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055017V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear road wheel is damaged and buckled

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,800 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear road wheel is damaged and buckled

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,208 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,826 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,823 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

service over due

Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 74,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 46,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside 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 Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 30,550 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 25,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 25,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 20,264 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 20,264 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 15,969 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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SH08 XUS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH08 XUS, 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 SH08 XUS registered?

SH08 XUS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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