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PL08 NFZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,078 mi
Last recorded129,078 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 NFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,175 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 125,175 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,603 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 116,398 miles

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

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

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,179 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen when wiped

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen when wiped

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

Oil level low

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,529 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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PL08 NFZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL08 NFZ, 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 PL08 NFZ registered?

PL08 NFZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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