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NU08 FFV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 FFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,789 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play in joint

Offside Front steering arm has play in joint

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,575 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 65,392 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,646 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 37,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,746 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished & cracked on sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,698 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 FFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 FFV registered?

NU08 FFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2008.

Is NU08 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 FFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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