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WP08 ZVU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 ZVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 73,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 73,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,032 miles

slight play in front offside steering pivot pin/bush

Fail 9 Aug 2019 65,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in front offside steering pivot pin/bush

Fail 24 Jul 2019 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in front offside steering pivot pin/bush

Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,740 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm measured (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm measured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in nearside steering rack/arm

Slight play in offside steering rack/arm

Slight play in offside swivel hub link rod ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,770 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 35,803 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,803 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,769 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 ZVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

WP08 ZVU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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