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BU08 NNJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 91,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (DIRTY) (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,003 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,182 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,182 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,934 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,402 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all tyres worn slightly on edges of the tread due to pressures low

service warning lamp on

Fail 15 Apr 2017 76,402 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all tyres worn slightly on edges of the tread due to pressures low

service warning lamp on

Pass 12 May 2016 69,822 miles

front brake disc inner faces are slightly corroded

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,989 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,778 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 45,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,617 miles

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

rear discs worn/corroded

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 NNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

BU08 NNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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