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WG57 FTT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,708 mi
Last recorded135,708 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 FTT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 135,708 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,385 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,767 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front. Dust Covers Damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Casings Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front. Dust Covers Damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Casings Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,714 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack gaiters slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,858 miles

Both front outer steering rack gaiter securing devices loose.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,434 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on 3mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on 3mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,752 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,765 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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WG57 FTT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG57 FTT, 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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WG57 FTT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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