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BG08 RNZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 108,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet mechanism sticking

Fail 24 Mar 2022 100,721 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet mechanism sticking

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,304 miles

play in steering rack n/s

reversing lights not working

Fail 3 Feb 2020 87,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

play in steering rack n/s

reversing lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 80,673 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,401 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,357 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,568 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,568 miles

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

offside steering arm slight wear

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 27,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,626 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 RNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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