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NU08 DWL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,834 mi
Last recorded146,834 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 146,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 146,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2023 146,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 137,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 137,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2021 128,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,734 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,650 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,934 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,150 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 80,150 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure both side (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 68,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

moisture in number plate lamps

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,511 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 47,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,096 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 DWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

NU08 DWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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