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WG08 XCA

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,634 mi
Last recorded92,634 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside headlight dip beam dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside headlight dip beam dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front 205/55 16 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

nearside rear 205/55 16 tyre wearing low 3-4mm and perishing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,512 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front 205/55 16 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

nearside rear 205/55 16 tyre wearing low 3-4mm and perishing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre tread perishing

wiper blades smear but do not seriously impair drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,387 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,387 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 26,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

WG08 XCA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 XCA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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