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BG08 PXV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,974 mi
Last recorded123,974 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 PXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 123,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 123,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,396 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Sep 2024 119,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Aug 2023 112,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 108,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,060 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 20 Aug 2021 100,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,126 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,789 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 82,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RANK JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,459 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,714 miles

outer rear brake pads wearing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,714 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

outer rear brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,245 miles

offside front suspension top mount slightly noisy on turns

Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,245 miles

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

offside front suspension top mount slightly noisy on turns

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,051 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 PXV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

BG08 PXV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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