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WG08 JJL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

233,569 mi
Last recorded233,569 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 233,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 212,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 212,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 193,006 miles

intensity of o/s headlamp aim

o/s/r tyre 2mm

play in n/s steering rack joint

security of exhaust rear box

alloy and steel wheel on rear axle

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs and front pad wear low

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2019 190,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 190,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 184,399 miles

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

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 184,399 miles

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

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 170,433 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 170,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail box. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 144,824 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)

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

Slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

n/s rear tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,410 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 102,850 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,893 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JJL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WG08 JJL, 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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WG08 JJL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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