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NU08 EEY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 EEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,766 miles

Both front strut top bearings stiff/jumping

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill damaged and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit - marginal pass (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 139,637 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Both front strut top bearings stiff/jumping

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill damaged and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit - marginal pass (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very marginal pass ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,186 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes loose under vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2022 132,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Centre brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tailgate pops open when lights are turned to the off position?

fuel pipes loose under vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2021 120,413 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Damage to offside outer sill

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

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter clip loose but gaiter secure

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever damaged and various parts missing but still holds and releases

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Marginal pass ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Tailgate does not open using switch - can only be opened from inside using manual override

misting of fuel/oil around injectors

Fail 12 Jun 2021 119,964 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under vehicle - hanging down (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp not working

Damage to offside outer sill

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - VERY close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Marginal pass ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter clip loose but gaiter secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever damaged and various parts missing but still holds and releases

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Tailgate does not open using switch - can only be opened from inside using manual override

misting of fuel/oil around injectors

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,035 miles

Central brake light not working

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front sill damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On the limit of wear. ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 103,895 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On the limit of wear. ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,610 miles

N/s/r tyre worn both edges

Offside Rear drag on wheel

Play in both front lower ball joints

Play in n/s rack rod

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,610 miles

N/s/r tyre worn both edges

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

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

Offside Rear drag on wheel

Play in both front lower ball joints

Play in n/s rack rod

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,480 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Bumper loose

Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,480 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper loose

Pass 16 Jul 2016 78,512 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight play in nearside track rod

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 15 Jul 2016 78,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight play in nearside track rod

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,954 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner edge (3mm)

n/s/r o/s/r have child seats fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner edge (3mm)

n/s/r o/s/r have child seats fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre has a slight flat spot

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,046 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 EEY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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