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ML08 WKG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 94,788 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,004 miles

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

corrosion on shocks /

damage to n/s/f wheel

damage to o/s/r door x sill

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

under cover fitted x loose

Fail 15 Jun 2021 90,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

corrosion on shocks /

damage to n/s/f wheel

damage to o/s/r door x sill

n/s/f tyre 3mm x cutting out on outer

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

under cover fitted x loose

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,564 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,007 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 67,007 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside head light dip beam dim

Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,037 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate is damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,844 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,357 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 27,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 19,899 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 19,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,735 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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ML08 WKG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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