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NV08 FHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 91,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,654 miles

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edge slightly worn

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,218 miles

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

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

steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2015 63,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake pads wearing thin. both rear brake discs slightly rusty. n/s/f & rear tyres close to legal limits.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,274 miles

both rear brake pads wearing thin. both rear brake discs slightly rusty. n/s/f & rear tyres close to legal limits.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,289 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,471 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 FHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

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

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