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NU08 TNJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,354 mi
Last recorded112,354 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 112,354 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

under-body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,254 miles

Front both steering arms have play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both steering arms have play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,345 miles

Front Both steering arms have play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 93,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Both steering arms have play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,894 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 74,321 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,014 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,014 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,658 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,671 miles

child seat n.s.r unable to check seat belt

slight play in steering inner joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat n.s.r unable to check seat belt

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 40,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres pershied in tread

Fail 31 Jan 2014 40,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres pershied in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,033 miles

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 23 Mar 2011 21,477 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 TNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

NU08 TNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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