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OV08 WNL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,203 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 116,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,069 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 111,060 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 104,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,660 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING INNER TIE RODS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,660 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING INNER TIE RODS

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,056 miles

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

slight free play in o/s/f inner steering tie rod

Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding on rotation

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,422 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,565 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,205 miles

Front Discs a little rusty

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm or rack has slight play at inner joint .

Nearside Rear Slight bind frees with palm of hand smack

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,205 miles

Front Discs a little rusty

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm or rack has slight play at inner joint .

Nearside Rear Slight bind frees with palm of hand smack

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,354 miles

Child seats offside rear and nearside rear seat belts not fully assessed on these

Front and rear discs alittle rusty but good pad life left

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,976 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre binds a little but frees when tapped with palm of hand

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,904 miles

heat shield was bent against exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,869 miles

O/s headlight slightly dimmer than n/s headlamp.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel from side to side.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,923 miles

O/s/f seat belt stalk intermitantly does not release under tension.

Rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel side to side.

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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OV08 WNL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 WNL, 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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OV08 WNL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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