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NL08 EWF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 EWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,748 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 125,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,740 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 118,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 118,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,374 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 116,852 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 116,852 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,670 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,245 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,434 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,493 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,395 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,346 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,442 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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NL08 EWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 NL08 EWF, 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 NL08 EWF registered?

NL08 EWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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