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BG08 GCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,605 mi
Last recorded151,605 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 144,483 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 133,678 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2016 133,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2015 126,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 117,685 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 11 May 2013 106,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 99,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,011 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 GCZ 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 80%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

BG08 GCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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