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BD58 AAE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,689 mi
Last recorded130,689 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 AAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 130,689 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 130,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover insecure and likely to rub again other components causing damage

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 125,695 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working centre high rise stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt missing unable to inspect centre seat belt (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged split in sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,528 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 102,528 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,914 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 82,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,900 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 75,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,505 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,330 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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BD58 AAE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD58 AAE, 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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BD58 AAE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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