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NG08 FON

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 FON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,408 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 96,406 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,593 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,592 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 88,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,106 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 82,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,364 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to get low in tread

front brake discs worn and corroded pads appear ok

slight bind both rear hubs

slight play both inner steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,482 miles

both front brake discs worn pads ok

o/s dip beam dim

spanner light on

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 69,482 miles

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

both front brake discs worn pads ok

o/s dip beam dim

spanner light on

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s dip beam dim

play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,066 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s dip beam dim

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn pads ok

n/s front inner wheel rim buckled

o/s dip beam image poor deteriorated

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low tread

o/s rear tyre very low tread and badly cracking in treads

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,227 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

o/s/r inner rim slightly out of shape

slight bined o/s/r hub

slight cut in n/s/r tyre outter side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,160 miles

play in both steering rack ends strong advise requires investigation

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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NG08 FON is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG08 FON, 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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NG08 FON is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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