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NL08 ESU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ESU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount /bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Spanner light illuminated on dash

Under covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount /bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,348 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 83,348 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 77,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,341 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,339 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear wheels buckled slightly.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

oil level low.

slight play steering rack.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,611 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear wheels buckled slightly.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

oil level low.

slight play steering rack.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,159 miles

both rear alloy wheels buckled

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear alloy wheels buckled

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,321 miles

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm,uneven wear

n/s/r tyre 2mm,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread (screw in tyre)

o/s/f tyre 4mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm,uneven wear

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm,uneven wear

n/s/r tyre 2mm,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread (screw in tyre)

o/s/f tyre 4mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm,uneven wear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,246 miles

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

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

offside inner trackrod slight freeplay

Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,246 miles

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

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

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

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

offside inner trackrod slight freeplay

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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NL08 ESU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NL08 ESU, 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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NL08 ESU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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