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NV57 VBP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,075 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack arms worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,619 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner tie rods ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner tie rods ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough rack worn (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough rack worn (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,881 miles

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE -- N/S/R BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND CORRODED

Fail 27 Oct 2015 36,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND WORN (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE -- N/S/R BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,783 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 30,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 11,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 8,972 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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NV57 VBP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

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

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