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MT08 WSL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,141 mi
Last recorded155,141 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 WSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 155,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,004 miles

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

both headlights light intensity reduced

Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight intensity reduced

Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 144,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 142,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 140,165 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 140,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 137,156 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front discs poor on the inner face

Fail 5 Dec 2016 137,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front discs poor on the inner face

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,195 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 107,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 87,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 86,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 72,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WSL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

MT08 WSL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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