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NV08 EVF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 EVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,717 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,556 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily to edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 80,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily to edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily to edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged recommend replacement asap (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,036 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2019 71,036 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads approaching limit

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre approaching limit

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 10 Mar 2018 67,583 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre approaching limit

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,399 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,677 miles

Front wipers showing wear.

Slight play nearside front wheel.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,702 miles

Slight play nearside front wheel.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,246 miles

windscreen washers frozen.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NV08 EVF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV08 EVF, 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 NV08 EVF registered?

NV08 EVF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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