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NU08 FMJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,659 mi
Last recorded70,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,659 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2024 50,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 44,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 42,501 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked/damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 42,501 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked/damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 19,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,425 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,813 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,602 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 FMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 FMJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 FMJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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