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YR08 WDT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,807 mi
Last recorded106,807 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 106,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,466 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play x2 osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 osf nsf ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 103,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play x2 osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 osf nsf ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,965 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering arm

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front play in inner steering arm

Pass 1 May 2018 80,255 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 71,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 60,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,035 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,177 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,258 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on minimum legal requirement

Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,454 miles

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

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

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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YR08 WDT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YR08 WDT, 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 YR08 WDT registered?

YR08 WDT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 WDT shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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