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NV08 FGU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 96,497 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake disc,s corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,806 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 59,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,621 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 23,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 FGU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

NV08 FGU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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