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W16 NWS

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,874 mi
Last recorded64,874 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 NWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 63,000 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,033 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,033 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed valve (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 46,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,199 miles

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

chipped windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,569 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,556 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,471 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt in use at time of test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,471 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure boot insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seatbelt in use at time of test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,262 miles

Chips in screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear tyres split on inner wall

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,564 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,229 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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W16 NWS is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W16 NWS, 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 W16 NWS registered?

W16 NWS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is W16 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 NWS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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