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NV08 FGA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,569 miles

Both front headlamp units starting to frost.

Both rear shock absorber's corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn to 2.5 mm.

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 98,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center and rear section rubber mountings broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp units starting to frost.

Both rear shock absorber's corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn to 2.5 mm.

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,143 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,923 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 92,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,593 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,592 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges and perished

Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges and perished

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,078 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition.

Slight play in N/S/F steering tie rod.

Slight play in N/S/F steering tie rod.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,158 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,107 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Service light on.

Slight play O/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Service light on.

Slight play O/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,071 miles

Brake discs worn.

Service light on.

Slight damage to hand-brake lever, but working ok.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,942 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,182 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Rear brake discs worn.

Service light on.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Rear brake discs worn.

Service light on.

Pass 11 May 2012 44,690 miles

Front brake pads worn.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 11 May 2011 33,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FGA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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