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DN08 WRT

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 132,900 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 129,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 129,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,516 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 126,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 120,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 115,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,910 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 111,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,608 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 108,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 80,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,137 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,550 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,722 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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DN08 WRT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DN08 WRT, 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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DN08 WRT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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