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WF08 EXW

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 EXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread low inner edge & cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2024 57,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted trim insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside & central (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread low inner edge & cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,624 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front noise detected on road test full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jan 2023 50,623 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front noise detected on road test full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,591 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows failed and torn

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows failed and torn

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,301 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 34,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,282 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 13,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,235 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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WF08 EXW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF08 EXW, 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 WF08 EXW registered?

WF08 EXW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is WF08 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 EXW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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