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BF58 BTU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,357 mi
Last recorded82,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 BTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mountimgs (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 78,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mountimgs (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,202 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,016 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Fail 3 Oct 2018 68,823 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not open bonnet to inspect (3.1 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 62,528 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,246 miles

Both track rod ends have slight play in a ball joint

Child seats fitted

NSF drag link slight play in a ball joint

Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,981 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both track rod ends have slight play in a ball joint

Child seats fitted

NSF drag link slight play in a ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 46,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,706 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 26,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 26,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BF58 BTU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF58 BTU, 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 BF58 BTU registered?

BF58 BTU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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