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DG08 NJV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,619 mi
Last recorded160,619 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 160,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 160,619 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,666 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing the screen

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 137,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,639 miles

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,049 miles

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 93,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,205 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,841 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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DG08 NJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 NJV, 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 DG08 NJV registered?

DG08 NJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DG08 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 NJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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