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BF08 XKL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,484 mi
Last recorded74,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer excessively wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,481 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer excessively wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2019 68,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,994 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lamp inop

strut top bearings are noisey

Fail 11 Jul 2018 62,994 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strut top bearings are noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,459 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing noisey

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small split in offside front wiper

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,362 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non oblig (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,988 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,201 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,197 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

slight free play detected in steering rack n/s

slight free play detected in steering rack o/s

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,794 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 XKL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKL, 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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What year was BF08 XKL registered?

BF08 XKL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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