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OU08 WDZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,113 mi
Last recorded134,113 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 134,110 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,942 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack knuckle has excessive movement tested when weight on wheels. (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack knuckles have excessive movement tested when weight is on the wheels. (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,084 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,430 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,347 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn bald on edges and just on the legal limit

o/s front tyre worn bald on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,332 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,564 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,725 miles

Brake discs all round corroded and lipped

Slight play in nearside inner steering extention arm

Small chips in windscreen

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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OU08 WDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OU08 WDZ, 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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OU08 WDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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