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YE08 XRL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,424 mi
Last recorded128,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,424 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 128,406 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 116,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 98,213 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 98,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 87,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 75,651 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 52,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 26,798 miles

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.

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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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.

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