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BG08 RVC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,690 mi
Last recorded93,690 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,690 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both steering rack inner track rods have play

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,274 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 68,274 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,133 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,923 miles

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,636 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,131 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 44,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,281 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,798 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 RVC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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