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MW08 OGP

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,659 mi
Last recorded171,659 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 171,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 171,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 170,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,968 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

child seat fitted

exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 24 Oct 2017 147,968 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

child seat fitted

exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,605 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 130,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 126,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 126,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,428 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 101,428 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,036 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 OGP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OGP, 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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MW08 OGP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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