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BF08 UCG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 101,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 101,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,251 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 91,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 86,616 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 82,313 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,025 miles

Offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and bald on the tread edges.Size 205/55x16H.

Slight play in the offside steering arm axial joint.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,486 miles

Front Brake-pads are worn low (Approx 90% worn).

Minimal ammount of play in Offside steering rack (Axial) joint.

Rear brakepads are worn low (Approx 75% worn).

Service Due indicator illuminated on the dashboard.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,027 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 UCG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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