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NV08 FZH

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 131,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 123,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,630 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 107,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heat shields loose

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,525 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,341 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,351 miles

All tyres slightly perished between tread

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

All tyres slightly perished between tread

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,901 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 62,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,821 miles

wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,586 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 31,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 FZH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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