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WJ08 DCF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,722 mi
Last recorded65,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 65,722 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2019 65,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mounting noisey when turning

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 62,541 miles

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper top mounting noisey when turning

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,632 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,646 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake disks worn and rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,990 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 DCF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DCF, 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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WJ08 DCF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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