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BG08 FYA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,046 mi
Last recorded80,046 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 80,046 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FYA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG08 FYA, 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 FYA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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