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NV08 ZCO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,951 mi
Last recorded145,951 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 ZCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 145,951 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 145,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate light intensity obviously reduced

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,297 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 125,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 104,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Both rear position lights adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,509 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull and dirty (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test 205/55r16

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,408 miles

slight wear / knock from n/s front strut top mount

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,408 miles

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

slight wear / knock from n/s front strut top mount

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in NSF Inner tie rod

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in NSF Inner tie rod

x2 rear child seats fitted preventing inspection of seat bets

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 ZCO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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