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ML08 WEV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 109,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive play inside rack both sides (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,622 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of steering rack,not to excess

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,138 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 107,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 105,681 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2023 105,473 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,649 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper joint (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 103,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 100,552 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,307 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,307 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,379 miles

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNED OFF

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,432 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight play detected in nearside steering rack

slight play detected in offside steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2015 79,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight play detected in nearside steering rack

slight play detected in offside steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,545 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,316 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 35,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ML08 WEV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML08 WEV, 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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ML08 WEV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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