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AP08 BXY

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,559 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,381 miles

Head lights getting milky

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 95,500 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Attached to rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both brake hoses mounted on the offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front window will not operate.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective deflated. ()

both front suspension top mounts are starting to deteriorate. but no play or wear felt.

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 May 2018 89,071 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate due to age related defects.

Offside Front window will not operate.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective deflated. ()

both front suspension top mounts are starting to deteriorate. but no play or wear felt.

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 May 2017 82,691 miles

All brake discs corroded on edges of disc pad areas

Nearside nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Oil leak back of engine ()

Fail 9 May 2017 82,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All brake discs corroded on edges of disc pad areas

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Oil leak back of engine ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,392 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,172 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,135 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 57,989 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Rear Brake Discs in Poor Condition

Pass 14 May 2013 51,639 miles

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 14 May 2012 46,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,306 miles

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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AP08 BXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP08 BXY, 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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AP08 BXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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