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KR08 WRL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 WRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arc slight rubbing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arc slight rubbing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,815 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 97,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,948 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,244 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,309 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,309 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,064 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 49,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play nearside steering tie rod

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,649 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,724 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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KR08 WRL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR08 WRL, 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 KR08 WRL registered?

KR08 WRL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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