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MT08 WPW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 WPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 78,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened trackrod end play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outter seal deformed but no weakened structure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,677 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill dameged

n/s/r wheel cap missing

wheel caps fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 70,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill dameged

n/s/r wheel cap missing

wheel caps fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2018 64,008 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper lower (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread outer shoulder / pressure valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,843 miles

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

Nearside damage to sill (rear)

Offside damage to sill (front)

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,851 miles

seek body specialist advice , n/s/r sill o/s/f sills damaged .

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,411 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre (sidewall) has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords change soon

offside front tyre (sidewall) has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,411 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre (sidewall) has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords change soon

offside front tyre (sidewall) has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,318 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,318 miles

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,049 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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MT08 WPW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 WPW, 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 MT08 WPW registered?

MT08 WPW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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