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WR08 KAE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,939 mi
Last recorded187,939 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 187,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 178,677 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear headlamp level sensor link arm loose

Pass 1 May 2019 163,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 146,496 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 146,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 133,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 123,630 miles

Rear tyres tread low and worn on inner edges

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 May 2016 123,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nails in nearside front tyre

Rear tyres tread low and worn on inner edges

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 May 2015 114,542 miles

Smokemeter unable to detect a reading

Fail 6 May 2015 114,542 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Smokemeter unable to detect a reading

Pass 8 May 2014 98,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Smokemeter unable to record a reading

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 98,418 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Smokemeter unable to record a reading

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smeary

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,174 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

Wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,772 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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WR08 KAE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WR08 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

WR08 KAE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 KAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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