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WP08 DXJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,921 mi
Last recorded103,921 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,618 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,063 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,738 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,939 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,733 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,733 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 23,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s front brake judder

Pass 11 May 2011 23,371 miles

o/s front brake judder

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 DXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP08 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

WP08 DXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is WP08 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 DXJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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