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NM08 BYG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,173 mi
Last recorded54,173 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,206 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 53,206 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side has a lot of movement ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 48,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2019 48,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,320 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 47,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside worse than offside ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,706 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside worse than offside ()

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,427 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,814 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,734 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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NM08 BYG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NM08 BYG, 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 NM08 BYG registered?

NM08 BYG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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