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NV08 FFK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2023 67,522 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END ( not track rod end ) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wiring faults to lamp

Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,759 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 64,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 55,626 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 55,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 51,858 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 51,858 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,196 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,643 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 46,641 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/s inner rack joint exessive play (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 43,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 39,538 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 35,540 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,713 miles

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

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 FFK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NV08 FFK, 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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NV08 FFK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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