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NV08 WHB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,594 mi
Last recorded101,594 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 101,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,920 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 95,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,977 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2019 88,971 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside and Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,407 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lens cracked not showing white

both strut top bearings noisey

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lens cracked not showing white

both strut top bearings noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 31,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 31,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside front steering rack outer arm

Pass 17 May 2011 26,249 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 WHB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

NV08 WHB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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