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NU08 FME

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,033 mi
Last recorded146,033 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 146,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 146,033 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 139,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 139,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rear quarter wheel arch damaged not likely to become loose/no sharp objects

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front front bumper grill loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear quarter wheel arch damaged not likely to become loose/no sharp objects

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 115,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,579 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 108,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,054 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,298 miles

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 FME is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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