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WJ08 OPG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,078 mi
Last recorded55,078 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,078 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 55,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,013 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded At tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,687 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable play apparent (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f indicator showing white

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,548 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,736 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OPG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OPG, 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 OPG registered?

WJ08 OPG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is WJ08 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 OPG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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