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NG08 NGV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,191 mi
Last recorded80,191 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 NGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,749 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,472 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 64,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,754 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 15,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 NGV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 NG08 NGV, 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 NG08 NGV registered?

NG08 NGV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for NG08 NGV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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