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SY08 XMS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XMS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,233 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play noise heard while driving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Wiring slightly insecure (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2021 102,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Wiring slightly insecure (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,296 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,521 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,841 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,199 miles

Offside Front 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,815 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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SY08 XMS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY08 XMS, 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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SY08 XMS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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