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MT08 WUG

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front moisture in headlamp

Fail 28 Jan 2017 87,017 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front head lamp has a water ingress but not affecting the beam pattern

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished

top engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,257 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 76,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,159 miles

advance movement in n/s/f steering arm

front inner discs corroded

high front brake inbalance 29%

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,159 miles

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

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

advance movement in n/s/f steering arm

front inner discs corroded

high front brake inbalance 29%

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,876 miles

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)

advanced movement in n/s steering arm inner joint (close to limit at time of test)

n/s front wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,150 miles

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)

slight bind on both rear wheels

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,977 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,971 miles

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)

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 WUG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT08 WUG, 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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MT08 WUG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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