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BG08 MXW

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,613 mi
Last recorded90,613 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,613 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 90,613 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,387 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,108 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mount sagging but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush rubber mounting starting to separate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,514 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,839 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERM

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERM

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,527 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,015 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 MXW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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