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BG08 RRO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,506 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 93,690 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,145 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter not fully secure

Nearside Rear seat belt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged wheel slightly damaged & possible tyre slightly out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,145 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter not fully secure

Nearside Rear seat belt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged wheel slightly damaged & possible tyre slightly out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,245 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,802 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

coolant low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

recommend tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,559 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 RRO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

BG08 RRO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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