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DF08 WSU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,571 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 100,571 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated had cable tie fitted in place of metal clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,402 miles

Electric windows not operating.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Noise on rotation. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free movement at nsf steering rack. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 58,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Electric windows not operating.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Noise on rotation. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free movement at nsf steering rack. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 May 2017 53,135 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 53,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 47,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 43,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 41,235 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 39,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2012 34,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

slight steering rack play

Pass 19 May 2011 27,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WSU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF08 WSU, 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 DF08 WSU registered?

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

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