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WG08 JJZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 106,658 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 106,658 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 98,496 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 98,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 92,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 91,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 86,488 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 86,488 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 78,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

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 has had a plug repair

Passenger air bag light on. Air bag turned off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 78,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

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 has had a plug repair

Passenger air bag light on. Air bag turned off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 70,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2012 70,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,506 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 JJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WG08 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

WG08 JJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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