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BG08 KMJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,697 mi
Last recorded134,697 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 134,697 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 134,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 128,592 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 128,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 121,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 113,511 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 113,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,121 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 103,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,800 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner egde

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,936 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,079 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,421 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 KMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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