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MW08 ODY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,911 mi
Last recorded169,911 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ODY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 169,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2024 164,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 158,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 141,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,052 miles

engine covers fitted

hi rise light inoperative

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes protective coated

Fail 24 Jun 2020 139,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes protective coated

engine covers fitted

hi rise light inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2019 137,227 miles

battery loose

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

osr brake binding slightly

rear side lights affected

reverse light inop

slight play in os tie rod

Fail 4 Jun 2019 137,227 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

battery loose

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

osr brake binding slightly

rear side lights affected

reverse light inop

slight play in os tie rod

Pass 14 Apr 2018 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 125,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2017 125,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 113,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2014 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,350 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,950 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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MW08 ODY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW08 ODY, 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 MW08 ODY registered?

MW08 ODY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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