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WJ58 JGO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 JGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 137,495 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 137,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 130,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolent water level low

engine oil low toped up prior to test

Fail 29 Sep 2021 130,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolent water level low

engine oil low toped up prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 123,838 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,627 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,412 miles

screen wash bottle top missing

very slight roughness in o/s front top mount when jacked up

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,278 miles

under trays

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edges wearing thin on n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,901 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,588 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

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 JGO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

WJ58 JGO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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