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BG08 RSY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,464 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 122,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 102,705 miles

Crack in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Front Brake discs heavily lipped.

Front Front brake pads very low, no more than 3mm on outer pad.

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

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

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE REPLACING REAR SILENCER MOUNTING. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 102,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Crack in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Front Brake discs heavily lipped.

Front Front brake pads very low, no more than 3mm on outer pad.

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

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

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

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE REPLACING REAR SILENCER MOUNTING. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 93,098 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded.

Crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but not to cords.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,096 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded.

Crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but not to cords.

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished and cracked.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,144 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,277 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,277 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 56,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight play in inner tie rod end

Pass 17 May 2016 49,197 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 49,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,318 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 RSY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel 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 RSY, 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 RSY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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