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WP08 DWL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 DWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 81,079 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,259 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner SHOCKER DUST COVER TORN

Fail 6 Apr 2018 72,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner SHOCKER DUST COVER TORN

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,990 miles

N/S/F SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front WINDOW INOP

Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front WINDOW INOP

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,505 miles

ENGINE & BODY TRAY,S

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK

Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,505 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE & BODY TRAY,S

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,595 miles

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

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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WP08 DWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP08 DWL, 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 WP08 DWL registered?

WP08 DWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is WP08 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 DWL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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