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WN08 VTU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in need of attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in need of attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,240 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 61,136 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 59,482 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front discs lipped

Fail 31 Mar 2020 59,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,928 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge low & perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,751 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

rear discs corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,751 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

rear discs corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,454 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,927 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs lipped

Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs lipped

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,591 miles

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

bodywork damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,271 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 15,971 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,971 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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WN08 VTU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WN08 VTU, 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 WN08 VTU registered?

WN08 VTU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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