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WF08 JTO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,287 mi
Last recorded103,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 JTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,287 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lense missing

slight play detected in inner steering rack components.

smell of fuel in engine bay possibly a leak.

undertray fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. make yokohama. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers leaving slight lines and smeary.

slight play detected in inner steering rack components.

smell of fuel in engine bay possibly a leak.

undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,517 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 95,149 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 95,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and stepped on inner edge.205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both inner rack end joints slight play.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,964 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroding at bottom

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

front brake discs pitted to inner edges

slight play to nearside steering rack tie bar

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,523 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,988 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 46,578 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 96,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,906 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 JTO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

WF08 JTO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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