CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY08 NZW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,393 mi
Last recorded96,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 NZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 96,393 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of lens on both headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No dipped beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced No dipped beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 86,412 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 86,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot all ripped and torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front drivers door handle sticking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamp images just acceptable

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,379 miles

Both front shocks corroding

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 70,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both front shocks corroding

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,304 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 62,300 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner steering arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,360 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner steering arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 28,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,581 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY08 NZW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY08 NZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY08 NZW?

You can check the full history of EY08 NZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY08 NZW registered?

EY08 NZW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 NZW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 NZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY08 NZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.