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NU08 FGE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,411 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 106,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,114 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dripping off under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced also has excessive condensation (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dripping off under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,071 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,034 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,034 miles

Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 81,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 76,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,814 miles

offside front window wont open

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,249 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 9 May 2012 44,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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)

Fail 9 May 2012 44,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 31,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FGE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

NU08 FGE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NU08 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 FGE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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