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NV08 FGK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective may require attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r on outer sidewall may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light is on

Fail 21 Feb 2025 98,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective may require attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r on outer sidewall may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated may require attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner has damp of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r may require attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust shield loose

service light is on

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,813 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 85,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,696 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working terminals and contacts corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,190 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2013 39,190 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,969 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and 2.5mm

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2012 20,067 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,898 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 FGK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

NV08 FGK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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