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BF08 EKC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,662 mi
Last recorded161,662 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,662 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump has a misting of diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,319 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 145,318 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 128,519 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,003 miles

front brake discs condition poor

front brake discs condition poor

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,695 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 94,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,309 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,301 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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BF08 EKC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc diesel 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 BF08 EKC, 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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BF08 EKC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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