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NU08 OFT

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front beam image only just meets requirements headlamp lens cloudy requires abrasive clean

Offside Rear smell of fuel coming from fuel tank area but no visible leak can be seen

Fail 26 Feb 2026 78,132 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front beam image only just meets requirements headlamp lens cloudy requires abrasive clean

Offside Rear smell of fuel coming from fuel tank area but no visible leak can be seen

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 73,218 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,384 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 62,384 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,665 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 57,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,533 miles

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

nearside front upper top stryt mounting worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,654 miles

nearside front upper top strut mount slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 27,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front upper top strut mount slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,558 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 OFT 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 76.2%.

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 OFT, 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

How do I check the history of NU08 OFT?

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What year was NU08 OFT registered?

NU08 OFT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is NU08 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 OFT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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