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NU08 FJY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,525 mi
Last recorded49,525 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 FJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on n/s & o/s both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 49,525 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on n/s & o/s both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,628 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs are rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,814 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 41,814 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,215 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,215 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm - 205 55 15 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm Inner And Outer Edges Cracked Not Deep Enough To Reach Cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 37,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,272 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,271 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,366 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 25,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,899 miles

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 FJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

NU08 FJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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