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NU08 FRD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,364 mi
Last recorded153,364 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 153,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 153,354 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 126,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,895 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,122 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 88,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,163 miles

o.s headlight output slightly reduced.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 84,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o.s headlight output slightly reduced.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,814 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,810 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 62,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,849 miles

nearside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joint slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2011 53,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joint slight play

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 FRD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

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

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