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MT08 NLR

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 NLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 137,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 122,873 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 122,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 110,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,520 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,133 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 94,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,550 miles

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

Front steering drum sticks

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,638 miles

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

coolant level low radiator leaking slightly

slight play in off side steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,015 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 25,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,810 miles

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

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

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 NLR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT08 NLR, 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 MT08 NLR registered?

MT08 NLR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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