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NV08 NWB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 134,918 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 131,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn rim bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 131,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn rim bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 126,665 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 126,663 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure All mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 122,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 117,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 177,991 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 113,475 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 113,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 111,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 100,085 miles

Nearside dipped beam light projection slightly weak compared to offside

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 100,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside dipped beam light projection slightly weak compared to offside

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 91,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 91,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 79,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 79,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 65,329 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 47,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,966 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 36,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 30,220 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 NWB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

NV08 NWB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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