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NU08 UNX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,977 mi
Last recorded119,977 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 UNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,977 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 112,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,043 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 102,733 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side light dim

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 9 May 2022 102,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking through base of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side light dim

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 94,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 94,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 91,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,240 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 UNX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

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

Is NU08 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 UNX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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