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NV08 WHF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,928 miles

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

Corrosion Under Car.

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

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

Offside rear Outer Sill.

Fail 20 Apr 2023 119,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp And Nearside Rear. (4.4.3 (b))

Corrosion Under Car.

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

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

Offside rear Outer Sill.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,186 miles

Corrosion under car

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,434 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 103,434 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,527 miles

Brake pipes along floor to rear

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 75,551 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint BALL JONT INTO ARM (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,183 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Feb 2016 67,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 59,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 55,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s headlight output slightly reduced

n/s/f shock absorber leaking. strongly advise to replace

Pass 24 May 2013 47,079 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 24 May 2013 47,079 miles

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

offside front steering rack arm has play

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,975 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 32,835 miles

front wiper blade(s) rubbers split

Fail 23 May 2011 32,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blade(s) rubbers split

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 WHF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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