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NU08 TXL

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,562 mi
Last recorded127,562 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,562 miles

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

central exhaust rubber mount heavily deteriorated / cracked and perished

nearside front track rod end dust cover has a smear of greese

nearside reg plate light working 50% and flickering

offside headlamp has a reduced output / has condensation

Fail 20 Dec 2022 127,562 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

central exhaust rubber mount heavily deteriorated / cracked and perished

nearside front track rod end dust cover has a smear of greese

nearside reg plate light working 50% and flickering

offside headlamp has a reduced output / has condensation

Fail 10 Nov 2022 127,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,244 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,244 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 74,244 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 64,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,836 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2015 40,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,092 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,075 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 31,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,739 miles

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)

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 TXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

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

Is NU08 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 TXL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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