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WJ58 LJY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 LJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 87,398 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Seat base missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 82,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,501 miles

slight play in front inner steering rods

Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,634 miles

play in both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2021 77,631 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively o/s/r caliper leaking brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,256 miles

all 4 shockers slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all 4 shockers slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,338 miles

Child seat fitted NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,338 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,789 miles

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

both front Tyres appear to be low on pressure

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,789 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front Tyres appear to be low on pressure

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to NSR passenger seat.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 55,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to NSR passenger seat.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,620 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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WJ58 LJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

WJ58 LJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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