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BU08 NDV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,217 mi
Last recorded30,217 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Wiper blades deteriorated [judder]

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 30,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has multiple splits in outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Wiper blades deteriorated [judder]

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,638 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces on front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 29,637 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre contaminated with brake fluid

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces on front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple splits in side wall close to cord constuction

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/R Tyre cracking / perishing on side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front brake pads becoming worn

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front brake pads becoming worn

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

n/s/r tyre badly perishing and cracking up on outer sidewall,very close to cord construction

Pass 3 May 2012 27,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,710 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall curb damage not enough to fail

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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BU08 NDV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 NDV, 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 BU08 NDV registered?

BU08 NDV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is BU08 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 NDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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