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BD08 TEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 TEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,491 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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front top suspension bearing stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight fluctuation rear position lights with brake lights on

Fail 1 Sep 2020 132,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front top suspension bearing stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight fluctuation rear position lights with brake lights on

Pass 31 May 2019 111,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 111,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 95,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure plastic cover missing covered with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under trays covering were leak is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 62,278 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,609 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 46,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,435 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 TEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD08 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

BD08 TEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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