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NJ08 VUP

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,530 mi
Last recorded124,530 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,530 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 124,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,968 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 112,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 109,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,319 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,317 miles

all exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,631 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 91,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,847 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,673 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,008 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,556 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,431 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn

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

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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NJ08 VUP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ08 VUP, 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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NJ08 VUP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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