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WJ08 UVK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 157,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 157,005 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 144,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,747 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 129,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 71,753 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 71,746 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,702 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,713 miles

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

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,526 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 UVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

WJ08 UVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is WJ08 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 UVK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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