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WG08 BXD

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 BXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,160 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 96,160 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,184 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 73,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 73,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 67,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,375 miles

N/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,197 miles

both front tyres worn low, perished and cracked

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre has a nail

nearside rear tyre worn low

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre has a nail

rear brake discs worn thin, scored and pitted

rear brake pads worn close to the min legal limit

Pass 1 May 2015 49,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 44,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 38,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2013 38,776 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 35,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 35,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 28,049 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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WG08 BXD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG08 BXD, 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 WG08 BXD registered?

WG08 BXD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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