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BF08 NYV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,118 mi
Last recorded125,118 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 125,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working position light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,472 miles

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

o/s/f top strut mount worn and starting to get rough in operation

Fail 24 Sep 2021 99,472 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount worn and starting to get rough in operation

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,257 miles

NSF outer edge worn

handbrake handle loose have secured with black

Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,860 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 66,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,448 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,001 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wirers slightly smeering

Pass 3 May 2011 11,666 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 NYV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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