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BG08 FXX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,693 mi
Last recorded206,693 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 206,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approximately 10mm - highly advise repair (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 206,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approximately 10mm - highly advise repair (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 184,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 184,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 160,678 miles

Offside Front position lamp inop (came on when bonnet was shut)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in nearside inner end of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2017 160,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp inop (came on when bonnet was shut)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 9 May 2016 137,706 miles

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

both rear seats have child seats fitted

engine covers

inner steering arms slight play

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 111,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack has slight play in n/s inner joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack has slight play in n/s inner joint

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,783 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2014 84,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,483 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 62,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,644 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BG08 FXX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG08 FXX, 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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BG08 FXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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