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NU08 DYS

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,159 mi
Last recorded156,159 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 156,159 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 155,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 149,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 149,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 145,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 148,985 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 148,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 134,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 122,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 122,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,279 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,279 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,554 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low discs lipped

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play off side inner off side steering rack joint

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm

Play near side steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,286 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 DYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

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

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