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MW08 VWL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,666 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 66,566 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 66,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 59,368 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

interior mirror insecure

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jun 2018 56,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

interior mirror insecure

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake lever release button sticking

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake lever release button sticking

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

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 44,659 miles

Both front tyres wearing from edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s wiper blade smeary

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,659 miles

Both front tyres wearing from edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s wiper blade smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres spliting inner sidewalls and wearing on outter edges.

n/s wiperblade juddering and smearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,745 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 31,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,744 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 VWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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