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WJ08 DBU

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,044 mi
Last recorded59,044 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 59,044 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,634 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 57,634 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,839 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,226 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,707 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 50,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,010 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,246 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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WJ08 DBU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ08 DBU, 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 WJ08 DBU registered?

WJ08 DBU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 DBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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