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WJ08 DDL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,243 mi
Last recorded127,243 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper slightly defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,461 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE UNDERINFLATED

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,552 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,552 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,256 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 DDL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDL, 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 DDL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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