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SA08 WPK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 WPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,262 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 129,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,481 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 119,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,757 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Fail 16 Mar 2020 113,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,660 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,620 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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SA08 WPK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA08 WPK, 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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SA08 WPK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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