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NV57 FBG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 FBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,268 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2017 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged (big dent)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,115 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged (big dent)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 103,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged (big dent)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 90,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 81,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,226 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,867 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack ends

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,333 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 36,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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NV57 FBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV57 FBG, 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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NV57 FBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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