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NU08 RWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,964 mi
Last recorded92,964 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,861 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill sqaushed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,380 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,380 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,138 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,835 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,563 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 32,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 25,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,515 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Slight buckle in N/S/R wheel

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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 RWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

NU08 RWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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