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NV08 WNL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,572 mi
Last recorded58,572 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 58,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 56,946 miles

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

Nearside 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 7 Mar 2019 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 54,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,628 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,398 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and aging craks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and aging craks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,398 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and aging craks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and aging craks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,935 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 43,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,762 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc pads low

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

rear disc pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,075 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 WNL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WNL, 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 WNL registered?

NV08 WNL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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