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NC08 YHW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 YHW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,402 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 59,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,866 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,866 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,589 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 25,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 17,583 miles

ns front body member has been repaired

Fail 6 Dec 2014 17,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

os front body member has been repaired

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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NC08 YHW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NC08 YHW, 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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NC08 YHW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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