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NV08 FFG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 137,207 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 137,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,041 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,567 miles

Nearside Front inner joint of steering rack slight play

Oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2016 123,567 miles

Nearside Front inner joint of steering rack slight play

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,824 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,824 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 92,588 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 78,433 miles

Play in n/s steering rack joint

Slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in n/s steering rack joint

Slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,337 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,946 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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NV08 FFG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

NV08 FFG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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