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NU08 TYS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,601 mi
Last recorded96,601 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,601 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 96,597 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 85,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 84,246 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

Fail 13 May 2017 84,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover loose

Pass 16 May 2016 81,955 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 13 May 2016 81,950 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,014 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,014 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,824 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2012 53,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,974 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 40,974 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

NU08 TYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 TYS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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