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NL08 TXN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 TXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,182 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres age cracking and wearing outer shape

slight play in n/s/ inner steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 00 mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 00 mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise tracking check

nail in offside rear tyre

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

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

Pass 17 May 2013 24,007 miles

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

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

both no.plates slightly loose

damage to nsr sill

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Fail 17 May 2013 24,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both no.plates slightly loose

damage to nsr sill

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,792 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 10,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,533 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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NL08 TXN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NL08 TXN, 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 NL08 TXN registered?

NL08 TXN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is NL08 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 TXN shows 12 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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