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WK08 VRC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tail light lens have crack

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,923 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,698 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 131,967 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,536 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,332 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,403 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 99,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 70,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r tyre becoming low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear brake pads worn advise a full brake check

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,062 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 VRC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRC, 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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WK08 VRC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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