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NU08 FEX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,666 mi
Last recorded133,666 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 127,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 121,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,666 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 92,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,859 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,917 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,610 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 FEX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

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

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