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BD08 SYW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,855 mi
Last recorded119,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 119,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 119,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 111,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 111,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,237 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr, nsr. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 105,237 miles

Front Position lamp not working Osf, nsf. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr, nsr. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 100,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,930 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 94,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,381 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,479 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 84,477 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor cable insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,389 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,220 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 49,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,491 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 41,489 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,501 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 23,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,112 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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BD08 SYW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BD08 SYW, 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 BD08 SYW registered?

BD08 SYW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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