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NV08 WHN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,640 mi
Last recorded163,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 163,640 miles

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play n/s of steering rack

Rear plastic undertray insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2024 163,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play n/s of steering rack

Rear plastic undertray insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2023 159,841 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play n/s of steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2023 159,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play n/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2022 156,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 156,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 148,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

park brake efficiency only just met 17% lower readings on offside

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint also rack slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jul 2021 148,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

park brake efficiency only just met 17% lower readings on offside

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint also rack slightly noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,591 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber has corrosion to casing

slight play in nearside / offside steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Jun 2019 137,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside / offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside / offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber has corrosion to casing

slight play in nearside / offside steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,901 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

park brake efficiency only just met 18%

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Jun 2018 134,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside / offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside / offside inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

park brake efficiency only just met 18%

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,590 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2017 130,590 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,070 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 82,671 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Top suspension mounting partially seized/creaking

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,498 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 WHN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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