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BG08 MYJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 69,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2018 69,422 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag n/s/f switched off

Pass 20 May 2014 55,638 miles

O/S/F Steering arm has slight movement

Fail 15 May 2014 55,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Steering arm has slight movement

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 49,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside headlamp aim adjuster doesn't move when operated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,237 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 31,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 12 May 2011 31,305 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 MYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold 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 MYJ, 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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What year was BG08 MYJ registered?

BG08 MYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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