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NV57 YBC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 YBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,882 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 63,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 55,005 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 55,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 36,901 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,987 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 26,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 25,483 miles

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 21,794 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 21,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,145 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,684 miles

both side rear brake dics pitted

nearside front tyre tread depth is low

Pass 28 Dec 2011 15,204 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 15,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both side rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,924 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 YBC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

NV57 YBC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for NV57 YBC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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