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WA57 FVJ

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 FVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 161,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlamps dim

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2018 161,647 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlamps dim

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

driver seat torn

engine management light detects fault with injector

panel damage

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,641 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,316 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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WA57 FVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WA57 FVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA57 FVJ registered?

WA57 FVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is WA57 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA57 FVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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