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RV08 WJM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,466 mi
Last recorded126,466 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,466 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 126,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both offside and nearside front inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 99,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both offside and nearside front inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,770 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 46,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,686 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 38,685 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OSF and NSF inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,770 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,116 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Slight play in both front steering track rods

Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Slight play in both front steering track rods

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,778 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,285 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2013 22,285 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,078 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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RV08 WJM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RV08 WJM, 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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What year was RV08 WJM registered?

RV08 WJM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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