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NJ08 MZV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Jul 2022 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (195/65/15) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 1956515

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,473 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,473 miles

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

both front tyres has cracks on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,580 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play n/s/f steering arm

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 MZV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ08 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

NJ08 MZV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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