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WJ08 SDZ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 119,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 105,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 96,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

front tyres edges worn

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

Fail 2 May 2017 96,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

front tyres edges worn

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

Pass 3 May 2016 87,794 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 82,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 78,398 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 78,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight 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 SDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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