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BF08 EKG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 104,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 104,227 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to lower ball joint nearside (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached has already become detached from lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 104,226 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Rear brake discs (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,092 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 101,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,737 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 94,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,190 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,913 miles

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

Slight play n/s tie rod end

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,323 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s co-axial joint

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,672 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 49,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,990 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 EKG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF08 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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