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FP08 WBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,819 mi
Last recorded154,819 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 154,819 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 144,895 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 144,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,411 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play detected in nearside steering arm

play detected in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 44,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,974 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,092 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FP08 WBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc 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 FP08 WBJ, 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 FP08 WBJ registered?

FP08 WBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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