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NV08 ZBO

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 ZBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 55,082 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIE ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY ()

Fail 7 Sep 2024 45,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Box Mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 36,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,702 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 17 Sep 2022 26,702 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,276 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 15,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,009 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 13,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,425 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 ZBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

NV08 ZBO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is NV08 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 ZBO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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