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WJ08 NKT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,516 mi
Last recorded146,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NKT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,516 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 124,731 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 124,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 120,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,184 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,738 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both handbrake quadrants held off their stops

Fail 6 Feb 2020 111,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both handbrake quadrants held off their stops

Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 104,959 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,742 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,654 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside handbrake quadrant off its stop

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,809 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertray fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,370 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,747 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,826 miles

nearside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,785 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,785 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 NKT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

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

Is WJ08 NKT safe to buy?

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