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EF08 WYK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,602 mi
Last recorded186,602 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 186,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 6 Sep 2023 186,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 6 Sep 2022 178,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 170,951 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 170,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 164,828 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 15 Aug 2019 157,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 157,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 148,125 miles

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

front brake imbalance

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 15 Aug 2018 148,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.50,averaged 4.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front brake imbalance

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,901 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,711 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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EF08 WYK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF08 WYK, 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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EF08 WYK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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