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NV08 LXM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,985 mi
Last recorded128,985 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 LXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 128,985 miles

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

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

offside headlamp dim

Fail 5 Apr 2022 128,981 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside headlamp dim

Pass 10 Mar 2021 125,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,066 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,729 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,344 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside 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 23 Mar 2018 108,344 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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 16 May 2017 100,586 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 89,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 May 2015 77,251 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,571 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

n/s/r tyre low and nail in(not repairable)

rear discs badly corroded

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 9 May 2014 61,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

n/s/r tyre low and nail in(not repairable)

rear discs badly corroded

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 11 May 2013 48,174 miles

NSF, OSF + OSR tyres wearing low

Fail 11 May 2013 48,174 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF, OSF + OSR tyres wearing low

Pass 17 May 2012 36,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,534 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 LXM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

NV08 LXM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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