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NU08 CFM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 116,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,648 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,030 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,030 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,042 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,342 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front no plate cracked

Rear brake discs worn thin

Slight play in OSF and NSF steering arm

Slight roughness in OSF and NSF top strut mounts

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 CFM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 CFM shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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