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WJ08 OAC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,311 mi
Last recorded115,311 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 115,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,691 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 108,691 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 101,664 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,344 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,373 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 45,517 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 OAC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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