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NC57 PVJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,100 mi
Last recorded139,100 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 PVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,099 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 128,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 119,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,529 miles

Both Front Tyres Close To Limit

Fail 29 Jun 2017 107,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both Front Tyres Close To Limit

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,082 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 29,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,009 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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NC57 PVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC57 PVJ, 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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NC57 PVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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