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NU08 TYK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively did free up when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

body damage to n/s/r panel and door

mil light on dash

under tray is loose

Fail 28 Oct 2019 116,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively did free up when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

body damage to n/s/r panel and door

mil light on dash

under tray is loose

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam light output is deteriorated.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 108,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam light output is deteriorated.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

directional indicator switch is slightly deteriorated.

front registration plate has small spacing between two groups of characters.

nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam light output is deteriorated.

nearside rear brake has a slight bind.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 99,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

directional indicator switch is slightly deteriorated.

front registration plate has small spacing between two groups of characters.

nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam light output is deteriorated.

nearside rear brake has a slight bind.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult seatbelt was not fully inspected.

front registration plate has small spacing between two groups of characters.

play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult seatbelt was not fully inspected.

front registration plate has small spacing between two groups of characters.

play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,785 miles

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult seatbelt was not fully inspected.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,785 miles

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

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

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

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

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult seatbelt was not fully inspected.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear of the vehicle has minor damage

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted by the belt)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 73,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear of the vehicle has minor damage

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted by the belt)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,820 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 TYK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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