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NV57 FHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,202 mi
Last recorded113,202 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 FHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,202 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,828 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,635 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 101,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cut but preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Grip loose. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5 mm and slightly scrubbed on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Park brake grip trim loose on lever.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 74,861 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5 mm and slightly scrubbed on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Park brake grip trim loose on lever.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some washer jet nozzles not working but there is a sufficient supply of water to the screen,

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,273 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,272 miles

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 56,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,528 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,123 miles

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

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 FHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV57 FHJ, 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 NV57 FHJ registered?

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

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