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NU08 AEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 AEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,404 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 92,371 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from top of tank area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust shield insecure.

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

Rear flexi brake pipe ferrals corroding.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,451 miles

Oil level low in engine on inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,840 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,835 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,252 miles

advise slight play in both steering arms

Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise slight play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,043 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,043 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,773 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,427 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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NU08 AEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NU08 AEJ, 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 NU08 AEJ registered?

NU08 AEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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