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BG08 HJZ

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,816 mi
Last recorded139,816 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 139,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 139,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 126,043 miles

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

n/s/f shocker top bearing slightly rough

o/s/f shocker top bearing slightly rough

Fail 6 May 2016 126,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres treads 2-3mm

n/s/f shocker top bearing slightly rough

o/s/f shocker top bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,323 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,323 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2014 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 66,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 30,554 miles

very slight play steering rack knuckles

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,108 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 HJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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