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NM08 RNJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,515 mi
Last recorded99,515 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' several items removed from various positions of the swept area (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,603 miles

Both sides front strut top bearings are worn

Handbrake is poor _nearside

Nearside steering rack end has some play

Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,603 miles

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

Both sides front strut top bearings are worn

Handbrake is poor _nearside

Nearside steering rack end has some play

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,299 miles

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

both sides front strut tops worn and clicking

both sides steering rack inner ends are worn and have play

Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

both sides front strut tops worn and clicking

both sides steering rack inner ends are worn and have play

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,703 miles

both sides steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,497 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both sides front strut tops worn - clicks when turned

Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both sides front strut tops worn - clicks when turned

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,231 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,305 miles

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)

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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NM08 RNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NM08 RNJ, 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 NM08 RNJ registered?

NM08 RNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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