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BG08 KSF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 102,611 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,040 miles

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

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,460 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing\front brake discs wearing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres perishing\front brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,225 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges\rear brake discs slightly scored\front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,087 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 23,087 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)

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 KSF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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