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MT08 NKN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,080 mi
Last recorded93,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 NKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 93,080 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jun 2024 93,078 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jan 2024 90,143 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 85,708 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,920 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 81,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly seated & fouling against rear axle

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp inoperative

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 74,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp inoperative

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 68,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 65,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,130 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play play in both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,735 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod has excessive movement

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,603 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,682 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,162 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,177 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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MT08 NKN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT08 NKN, 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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MT08 NKN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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