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NU08 FLC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,707 mi
Last recorded119,707 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,489 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 118,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,980 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 111,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,888 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 and has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,867 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,660 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,455 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 40,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,586 miles

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

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 FLC 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 61.9%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 FLC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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