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BF58 DTY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,068 mi
Last recorded123,068 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 DTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,068 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering rack stick joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder split to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,793 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres getting close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise both fronts ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,224 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,165 miles

Offside Front service brake is slightly slow to apply

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has many cuts in surface none appear to have reached the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 115,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front service brake is slightly slow to apply

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has many cuts in surface none appear to have reached the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 109,354 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,518 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads look low advise further inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front play inner rack joint advise further inspection

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,674 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads look low advise further inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front play inner rack joint advise further inspection

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,795 miles

offside rear brake slight binding

rear brake discs corroded

underbody cover fitted

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 DTY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BF58 DTY, 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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BF58 DTY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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