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WJ08 SCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 SCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 162,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 145,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 111,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,924 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all four brake discs corroding.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all four brake discs corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 56,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,700 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 SCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

WJ08 SCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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