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NU08 CFL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,445 mi
Last recorded126,445 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 CFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 123,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 116,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,073 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 101,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 97,566 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 91,450 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 91,450 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,684 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,532 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 CFL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CFL, 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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NU08 CFL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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