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NU08 BXA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 BXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 133,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 129,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 126,520 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired footbrake works properly after a few seconds (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2019 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,968 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,174 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,174 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,657 miles

headlight patterns poor

offside gaiter security

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,652 miles

both gaiters security

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,991 miles

all four discs wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 BXA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NU08 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

NU08 BXA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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