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NU08 DWV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,271 mi
Last recorded106,271 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 106,271 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 106,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,340 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nearside tyre perished on inner treads almost near the cords but no cords seen and a nail in treads

Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by 31 percent (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nearside tyre perished on inner treads almost near the cords but no cords seen and a nail in treads

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,022 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,429 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 70,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 64,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,256 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 DWV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

NU08 DWV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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