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YE08 XSL

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,569 mi
Last recorded24,569 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 24,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 23,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 23,380 miles

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

headlamps faded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 22,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 21,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 17,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 15,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,027 miles

all tyres cracking on tread face due to age

Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 11,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,647 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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YE08 XSL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

YE08 XSL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is YE08 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 XSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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