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NV57 VBU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,747 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,933 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,833 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 77,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,113 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,196 miles

front tyres 2mm

heat shield from exhaust at rear insecure(not dangerous)

nsr tyre 2mm

Fail 7 Feb 2014 47,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front tyres 2mm

heat shield from exhaust at rear insecure(not dangerous)

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,817 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 VBU 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 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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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