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NX08 YAD

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 YAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 128,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 128,178 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 113,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,933 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint gaiter perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel to steering rack play

Nearside Front headlight aim just within limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel to steering rack slight play

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

both front dip beam dim (strong advise)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2023 102,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint gaiter perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel to steering rack play

Nearside Front headlight aim just within limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel to steering rack slight play

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

both front dip beam dim (strong advise)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,046 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,004 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,157 miles

offside front tyre on wearbars

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,714 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 61,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,451 miles

Drivers window inop

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 7 Feb 2011 43,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

driver wiper split in middle.

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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NX08 YAD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX08 YAD, 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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NX08 YAD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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