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WL08 MJV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 MJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,341 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,483 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 80,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,181 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 60,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,873 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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WL08 MJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL08 MJV, 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 WL08 MJV registered?

WL08 MJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WL08 MJV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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