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DF08 WSN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,389 mi
Last recorded205,389 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WSN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 205,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 205,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 202,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 202,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 202,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 194,482 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 194,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 182,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective AT REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 182,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective AT REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 174,353 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 174,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 165,878 miles

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

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 158,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 148,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 138,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 129,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 117,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,176 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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DF08 WSN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF08 WSN, 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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DF08 WSN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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