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DN08 NSU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,348 mi
Last recorded206,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 206,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 206,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 191,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside coated in dirt

Fail 8 Jun 2018 191,123 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside coated in dirt

Pass 22 May 2017 175,620 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has severe play

rear axle bushes have slight play

underside and inner wings coated in dirt

Pass 8 Jun 2016 160,164 miles

Nearside play in steering

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 160,144 miles

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

Nearside Front noise from brake

Nearside play in steering

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 26 May 2015 145,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2015 145,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 132,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 132,237 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 112,845 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 112,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 94,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,068 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

frt+rear discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,359 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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DN08 NSU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DN08 NSU, 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 DN08 NSU registered?

DN08 NSU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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