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NU08 YFS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner joints. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,227 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheels differ in type, one is steel rim and the other is alloy. The tyre sizes are the same

Slight creaking noise coming from rear suspension

Fail 8 Nov 2017 108,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheels differ in type, one is steel rim and the other is alloy. The tyre sizes are the same

Slight creaking noise coming from rear suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,316 miles

Center stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 95,629 miles

Front front brake application uneven offside brake operation is not as efficient as nearside (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center stop lamp not working

Exhaust heat shields are insecure, causing vibration on the exhaust

Front wheels differ in type, one is alloy and the other is a steel rim. The tyre sizes remain the same

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shields, some are distorted and are vibrating against the exhaust system

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shields, some are distorted and are vibrating against the exhaust system

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,034 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,952 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,865 miles

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

n/side rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,922 miles

Nearside 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 YFS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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