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NV57 YVJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,725 miles

damage n/s/f

exhaust centre and back rubbers cracked

front tyres starting to crack in tread

hand brake lever trims loose

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

n/s/r indicator pale

n/s/r shocker damp/slight leak at top

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer tread groove

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread and has a screw inner edge of tread

play/knock steering rack arms

rear brake pads low

under cover fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 85,725 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

damage n/s/f

exhaust centre and back rubbers cracked

front tyres starting to crack in tread

hand brake lever trims loose

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

n/s/r indicator pale

n/s/r shocker damp/slight leak at top

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer tread groove

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread and has a screw inner edge of tread

play/knock steering rack arms

rear brake pads low

under cover fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,759 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and loose

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front side light dim

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,275 miles

engine and under covers fitted, under cover broken/damaged

exhaust centre and back rubbers cracked

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre wearing low,cracked in tread and bald/thin outer edge

play/knock steering rack arms

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/60/15 n/s/f, other 3 are 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine and under covers fitted, under cover broken/damaged

exhaust centre and back rubbers cracked

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre wearing low,cracked in tread and bald/thin outer edge

play/knock steering rack arms

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,355 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,078 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 YVJ 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 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

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

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