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BG08 GCY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,774 mi
Last recorded167,774 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 167,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 159,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 154,671 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 154,671 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 147,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 147,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 132,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 132,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,409 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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BG08 GCY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc 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 GCY, 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 BG08 GCY registered?

BG08 GCY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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