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WJ08 WUG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2023 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens broken

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,583 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 89,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,898 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 79,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2020 76,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Boot struts not working

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 56,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 50,797 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 50,797 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 45,004 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 19 May 2014 39,102 miles

Nearside front tyre is scrubbed out completely on the outer edge and is close to the legal limit. Tyre Continental 195/65/15

Slight play in nearside track control arm ball joint

Fail 19 May 2014 39,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre is scrubbed out completely on the outer edge and is close to the legal limit. Tyre Continental 195/65/15

Slight play in nearside track control arm ball joint

Pass 15 May 2013 33,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 17,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake noisy upon application. Unable to inspect brake pads through wheel but the pads could be low

Pass 12 May 2011 17,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake noisy upon application. Unable to inspect brake pads through wheel but the pads could be low

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 WUG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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