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WP08 DXR

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 DXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 140,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 139,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 137,813 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 88,779 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play to nearside rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,779 miles

slight play to nearside rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,818 miles

n/s/f slight play in inner rack

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f slight play in inner rack

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,749 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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WP08 DXR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP08 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

WP08 DXR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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