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MW08 OLE

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OLE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 63,314 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,512 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 62,512 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 61,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 59,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,498 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,292 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 57,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,586 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 50,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,246 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,599 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 23,516 miles

N/S regestration light lense damaged but not showing incorrectly incorrect colour

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped but not weakened

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,516 miles

N/S regestration light lense damaged but not showing incorrectly incorrect colour

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped but not weakened

Pass 17 May 2011 18,825 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 18,825 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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MW08 OLE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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