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XMA 7T

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,499 mi
Last recorded144,499 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMA 7T
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 144,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 144,499 miles

Coil spring mounting insecure both front (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 138,770 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 138,733 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear seats not fitted at the time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2023 128,847 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 128,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,658 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 90,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,722 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,293 miles

offside front lower staberlizer arm boot starting to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front lower staberlizer arm boot starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,709 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joints leaking

Near side parking brake recording little effort

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear mount rubber broken

front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear mount rubber broken

front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,489 miles

Both front and rear brake discs well groved and lipped

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

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Slight play in both nearside and offside steering rack side rods

Slight play in offside hub lower bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,483 miles

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

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

Both front and rear brake discs well groved and lipped

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

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Slight play in both nearside and offside steering rack side rods

Slight play in offside hub lower bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,922 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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XMA 7T is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMA 7T, 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 XMA 7T registered?

XMA 7T is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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