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RF08 WAO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,187 mi
Last recorded171,187 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,187 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 171,187 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 165,655 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 165,655 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 159,222 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 159,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,366 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- Beam patterns okay (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside- starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 152,365 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play from offside front inner steering arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- Beam patterns okay (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside- starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 145,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 145,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,969 miles

Nearside Front 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 Oct 2019 132,969 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner track arm slight movement

Fail 18 Oct 2016 95,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner track arm slight movement

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,498 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 43,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 43,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,697 miles

Front brake disc's appear worn

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

Rear inner brake pads appear to look low

Slight play nearside inner rack system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF08 WAO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RF08 WAO, 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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RF08 WAO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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