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NV08 NWA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,433 mi
Last recorded125,433 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 125,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,743 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section, front to back & rears corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low and badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 118,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated & Play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Switch not functional. Front headlamps & sidelights on permanently. (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section, front to back & rears corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low and badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 111,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,873 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 105,870 miles

All position lamps not working n/s and o/s front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs worn and corroded braking surface reduced to 2 inch on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested no head lioghts working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front inner steering arm ball joint excessive wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower suspension arm mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s front tyre cord and ply showing through (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,949 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,688 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,926 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front and rear pads wearing thin

play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2014 56,530 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

may be a leak from windsreen washer bottle or pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2014 56,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,053 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre wearing low

osf tyre worn on inside / outside edge

slight play in steering nsf

Fail 28 Apr 2012 39,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre wearing low

osf tyre worn on inside / outside edge

slight play in steering nsf

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,190 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NWA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NWA, 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 NWA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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