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FL08 WZW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 WZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 133,142 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 133,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle pipe, within mounting clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 122,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle pipe, within mounting clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,587 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad is split.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated/crazing. Beam image slightly affected, but still discernible aim cut off. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Grip handle is loose. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,584 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad is split.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated/crazing. Beam image slightly affected, but still discernible aim cut off. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Grip handle is loose. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded. Offside greater effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,436 miles

Both sides front ABS wiring appear to be missing a securing clip. Nearside sensor is loose in bracket.

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

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

Offside rear tyre: Tread wearing unevenly. lower on outer edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 100,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position Intermittent random unlatching. Electrical fault. (6.2.1 (e))

Both sides front ABS wiring appear to be missing a securing clip. Nearside sensor is loose in bracket.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre: Tread wearing unevenly. lower on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front strut top mount/bearing has signs of roughness when turned lock to lock.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance recorded, nearside lowest effort, also affecting parking brake performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 84,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play within ball and socket. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front strut top mount/bearing has signs of roughness when turned lock to lock.

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance recorded, nearside lowest effort, also affecting parking brake performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight roughness detected in nearside front suspension strut top pivot/mounting.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight roughness detected in nearside front suspension strut top pivot/mounting.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front strut top bearing/mount has roughness when turned.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces heavily corroded. Not affecting performance. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear inner face heavily corroded. Not affecting performance. (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front strut top bearing/mount has roughness when turned.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces heavily corroded. Not affecting performance. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear inner face heavily corroded. Not affecting performance. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,362 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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FL08 WZW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 WZW, 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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FL08 WZW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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