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NJ08 VVW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,107 mi
Last recorded41,107 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 41,107 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,848 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Fail 18 Feb 2020 38,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to o/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to o/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 33,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,740 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 29,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,616 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,449 miles

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

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 VVW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

NJ08 VVW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 VVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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