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WF08 EYJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 EYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,723 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket slight defective

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2023 105,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,619 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,295 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 93,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 81,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,423 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 13 Sep 2019 77,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,205 miles

Nearside Front under inflated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,205 miles

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

Nearside Front under inflated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 30,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,853 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 EYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WF08 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

WF08 EYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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