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NV08 HHT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 HHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 111,316 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre dated 2008

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,365 miles

Axle (1) tyres breadth of tread are worn close to the legal limit. The tyres are also wearing unevenly at their inner sides of the central bands

Axle (2) brake disc(s) corroding

Axle (2) tyres breadth of treads are slightly cracking/deteriorating

Nearside Front passengers' seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing into the real

Nearside Front steering track rod inner ball joint/bearing has noise present indicating it is becoming worn

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a small nail within

The engine coolant level is below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

Fail 2 Jul 2019 98,360 miles

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

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

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

Axle (1) tyres breadth of tread are worn close to the legal limit. The tyres are also wearing unevenly at their inner sides of the central bands

Axle (2) brake disc(s) corroding

Axle (2) tyres breadth of treads are slightly cracking/deteriorating

Nearside Front passengers' seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing into the real

Nearside Front steering track rod inner ball joint/bearing has noise present indicating it is becoming worn

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a small nail within

The engine coolant level is below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,170 miles

Axle (2) brake discs faces are corroding (1.1.14,a,ii)

Nearside Front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn (2.3.a,i)

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (5.3.1,b,i)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (5.2.3.d,i)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (5.2.3.d,i)

Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (5.3.1,b,i)

Axle (2) brake discs faces are corroding (1.1.14,a,ii)

Nearside Front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn (2.3.a,i)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (5.2.3.d,i)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (5.2.3.d,i)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint is worn (2.4.G,2)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Nearside Front position lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)

Nearside Front suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread is perishing (4.0)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam 'kick - up' is aiming too far left of the 0% limit (1.8.B,1)

Offside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Offside Front position lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)

Offside Rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1.C.1,e)

Offside Rear position lamp slightly interferes with the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3,f)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Rear loading door catch is insecure (6.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,754 miles

(1.1C.1e)The offside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(5.2.5b)The nearside front passenger's seat belt webbing requires some manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing

(6.4.1)The tailgate lock is insecure

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,967 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HHT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HHT, 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 HHT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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