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BG08 KNC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

187,451 mi
Last recorded187,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 187,451 miles

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

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

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Jul 2016 187,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Jul 2015 168,521 miles

front brake pads low

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Jul 2015 168,521 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads low

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Jul 2014 150,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 150,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 137,070 miles

n/s/r wing slight damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight perrishing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,338 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,367 miles

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

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 113,365 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

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 KNC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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