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NV08 NVU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,332 mi
Last recorded66,332 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 NVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,332 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lights flickring (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seal corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,278 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake ferrouls o/s corroded

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,278 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake ferrouls o/s corroded

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

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,188 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,534 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 NVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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