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WJ58 EWD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 EWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,895 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,874 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,869 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

both front tyres badly cracked

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,408 miles

Front Brake discs worn

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,835 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2012 41,724 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate screw loose

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate screw loose

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

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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WJ58 EWD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ58 EWD, 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 WJ58 EWD registered?

WJ58 EWD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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