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NU08 FKW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,102 mi
Last recorded147,102 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 147,102 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 147,102 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 144,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 144,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front rear view mirror cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shocks have reduced damping effect

Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,902 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 25 Jun 2019 128,902 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,944 miles

exhaust rear hanger separating (bolt on type)

ns headlamp dip beam dull

osr brake pipe corroded / nsr slightly corroded (renault type )

shock absorber soft

steering play

tyres perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 122,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn press fit type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn press fit type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear hanger separating (bolt on type)

ns headlamp dip beam dull

osr brake pipe corroded / nsr slightly corroded (renault type )

shock absorber soft

steering play

tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,026 miles

nsf ball joint play (press fit)

nsr tyre close to limit and edges worn 2055516

rear brake discs and pads worn and badly corroded to limit

steering play

Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,497 miles

osr brake disc worn corrosion

osr brake pipe slightly corroded (renault part)

rear tyre worn

some damage

steering play nsf

Fail 10 Jun 2016 114,497 miles

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

osr brake disc worn corrosion

osr brake pipe slightly corroded (renault part)

rear tyre worn

some damage

steering play nsf

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,065 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,765 miles

service indicator lamp on

Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,765 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

service indicator lamp on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,634 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Play at Offside Track rod

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,578 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)

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

Slight play at Offside steering arm

Fail 6 Mar 2012 69,578 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Slight play at Offside steering arm

Pass 12 Mar 2011 40,168 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,168 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 FKW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FKW, 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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NU08 FKW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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