MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres starting to perish/crack
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE08 XRL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YE08 XRL, 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 YE08 XRL registered?
YE08 XRL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.
Is YE08 XRL safe to buy?
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