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NV08 WHM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 96,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 96,443 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,700 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,008 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 81,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,910 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 77,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,312 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 73,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,717 miles

slight play in both front inner tierod's

Fail 16 Feb 2018 68,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both front inner tierod's

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and also worn on inside and outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,352 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,918 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,917 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wiper blades smearing/juddering.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,625 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 WHM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

NV08 WHM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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