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OY08 WRE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,449 mi
Last recorded120,449 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 WRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,449 miles

Boot wont open

Excessive brake judder

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear discs appear quite thin

Fail 1 Oct 2019 120,326 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot wont open

Excessive brake judder

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear discs appear quite thin

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,541 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,401 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Sep 2015 99,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 May 2014 72,005 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 17 May 2014 71,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 21 May 2013 54,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 54,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 41,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 41,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 29,714 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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OY08 WRE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY08 WRE, 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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OY08 WRE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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