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BG08 RVL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,084 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)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,154 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs scorred and lipped,recommend changing.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,461 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,043 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,043 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,581 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 RVL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

BG08 RVL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is BG08 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 RVL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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