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AB08 BCN

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,053 mi
Last recorded150,053 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 150,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 143,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,922 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 134,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,988 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 126,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,005 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,745 miles

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 97,823 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,436 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,436 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,475 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 47,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,344 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,366 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm 205 55 16 91v

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play in it

offside front tyre 2mm 205 55 16 91v

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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AB08 BCN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AB08 BCN, 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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AB08 BCN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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