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WK08 TLJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,949 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,768 miles

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

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

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorated

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

Roughness in n/s/f top suspension mount bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorated

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

Roughness in n/s/f top suspension mount bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,826 miles

Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Rear brake pads worn

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,227 miles

Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

metal shard in nearside rear tyre (205/55 16 91W)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,691 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has a some metal in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,793 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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WK08 TLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK08 TLJ, 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 WK08 TLJ registered?

WK08 TLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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