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WJ58 FBZ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,379 mi
Last recorded153,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 FBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 153,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 135,642 miles

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

Front both side raber damge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed damage from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirro got crack

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 135,642 miles

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

Front both side raber damge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed damage from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirro got crack

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 127,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,892 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 107,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,682 miles

Both front tyres worn to approximately 3mm

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn to approximately 3mm

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,362 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED.

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,190 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,852 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,340 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,340 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,409 miles

front brake discs wearing

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 FBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ58 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

WJ58 FBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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