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NU08 FRC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 FRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 131,505 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,114 miles

brake discs corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2018 122,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,948 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,102 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever release mechanism is worn!

Rear brake discs worn and corroded!

Slight play in steering nearside and offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,697 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,609 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os and ns front steering rods have slight play

rear brake pads will need replaced very soon

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,660 miles

os and ns front steering rods have slight play

rear brake pads will need replaced very soon

rear brakes have a slight bind

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 FRC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

NU08 FRC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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