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NU08 OGX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 97,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tread slightly low on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 97,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tread slightly low on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,996 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play o/s rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,794 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 73,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,040 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc in poor condition

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,529 miles

slight play in offside rack arm

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 48,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside rack arm

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,869 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 OGX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

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

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