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NV08 PXM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,889 mi
Last recorded114,889 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 PXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,889 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 114,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,889 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,887 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,989 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,112 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1-1.5mm throughout the tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre measuement at 1.6mm now butnot good enough to pass parameters in places. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,926 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,918 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,797 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 72,797 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,807 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,807 miles

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

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

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 PXM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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