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NU08 EEB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 EEB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 103,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,260 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 97,397 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,136 miles

Nearside front driveshaft gaiter perished and starting to seep grease

Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front driveshaft gaiter perished and starting to seep grease

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs badly corroded and inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,989 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pin hole in nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 18 Apr 2017 84,989 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

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

Pin hole in nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,908 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished and both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,906 miles

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

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

Drivers door mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished and both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,165 miles

Nearside rear indicator faded

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Nearside sill damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 58,269 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Movement in both front inner track rod ends (Att soon)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged (Att soon)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,269 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Movement in both front inner track rod ends (Att soon)

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged (Att soon)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,976 miles

damage to bodywork

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,976 miles

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

damage to bodywork

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,211 miles

damage to bodywork

play in steering rack

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 EEB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

NU08 EEB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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