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WU08 VCC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,371 mi
Last recorded120,371 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,371 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in offside tie rod

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in offside tie rod

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,414 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

play in nearside tie rod

Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,414 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

play in nearside tie rod

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,044 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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WU08 VCC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WU08 VCC, 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 WU08 VCC registered?

WU08 VCC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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