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WR08 CGX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 CGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 142,517 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,234 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2018 132,234 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,975 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside (offside is worse) ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 125,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside (offside is worse) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,271 miles

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2016 117,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,127 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,622 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 93,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,759 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,759 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,088 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WR08 CGX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WR08 CGX, 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 WR08 CGX registered?

WR08 CGX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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