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NV08 PZB

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,082 mi
Last recorded131,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 PZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,082 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 124,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 120,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both rear and offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 120,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 118,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 115,071 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2021 111,805 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 111,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly damaged by distorted wiring bracket (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible pipes near axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 107,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 101,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 94,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 53,852 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 43,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,517 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 PZB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV08 PZB registered?

NV08 PZB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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