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WF08 LWA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,138 mi
Last recorded199,138 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 199,138 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 198,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2015 189,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 178,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in steering arms

Fail 31 Oct 2014 177,985 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2013 166,658 miles

front screen chipped.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 166,622 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

front screen chipped.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 157,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres low tread,all brake pads low & front brake discs lipped.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 148,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 148,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 134,264 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 134,264 miles

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

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

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 LWA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

WF08 LWA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 LWA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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