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NU08 TVZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,963 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 123,963 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,348 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 111,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,859 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condensation in nearside rear light unit

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,768 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,341 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (3.5.1g)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,290 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (3.5.1g)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

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