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NV08 WFL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,299 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken front coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to eml light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,527 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,527 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 79,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 73,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,210 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s/f rough in operation (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear axle bushes cracking

rear brake discs worn rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,594 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight bind to offside rear brake

Fail 18 Jul 2011 31,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight bind to offside rear brake

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 WFL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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