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SN08 NBM

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2018 85,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all complete brake system covered heavily with grease

Fail 18 Sep 2018 85,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to middle ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper lose

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,933 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front to rear brake & fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,214 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

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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SN08 NBM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN08 NBM, 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 SN08 NBM registered?

SN08 NBM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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