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NU08 FFX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,863 mi
Last recorded82,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,863 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust: heat shield loose but not , Likely to become detached

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

Offside Front ABS wiring secured using modification but not insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,484 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust: heat shield loose but not , Likely to become detached

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

Offside Front ABS wiring secured using modification but not insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,314 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,314 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,633 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,545 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,104 miles

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear on inner edges

offside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear on inner edges

offside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,294 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play at offside rack end

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

NU08 FFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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