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NU08 EEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 EEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 146,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2021 146,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed steering rack end excessive movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 132,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 132,858 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,666 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,929 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 117,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,530 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,704 miles

front disc's corroded on inner edge

outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front disc's corroded on inner edge

outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,160 miles

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

front inner discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,774 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 EEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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