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NU08 EAW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,170 mi
Last recorded91,170 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 EAW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,170 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,711 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy when steering operated with front of vehicle jacked up

spanner light on dash accompanied by check injection message

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extensive wear to both inner and outer tyre edges - wear encroaching onto both sidewalls recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy when steering operated with front of vehicle jacked up

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to both tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light on dash accompanied by check injection message

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,651 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,651 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,921 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,921 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,634 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,739 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 EAW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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