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WJ08 NKE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,192 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Minor chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing low ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wipers in poor condition

Minor chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing low ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,095 miles

Front tyres worn on edges & several deep cuts

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Fuel tank breather hose split

Nail nearside rear

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition & brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,095 miles

Front tyres worn on edges & several deep cuts

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Fuel tank breather hose split

Nail nearside rear

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition & brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,065 miles

Nail nearside rear

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Slight bind nearside rear

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail nearside rear

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Slight bind nearside rear

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,673 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,974 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 49,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NKE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ08 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

WJ08 NKE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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