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NJ08 MWY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,914 mi
Last recorded129,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,743 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 112,743 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 102,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper is split

Fail 22 May 2019 102,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper is split

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,005 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 94,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,452 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,452 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 38,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,615 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,967 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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NJ08 MWY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NJ08 MWY, 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 NJ08 MWY registered?

NJ08 MWY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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