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BG08 RVO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 106,230 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 105,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 105,468 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 105,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 104,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 104,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 104,082 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,309 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 103,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre cracking, but no cords showing at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2017 102,517 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre cracking, but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2016 101,382 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 101,381 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

FREE PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 12 May 2015 99,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 9 May 2014 97,334 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 97,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 95,249 miles

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front steering arm slight play

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 11 May 2013 95,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front steering arm slight play

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,503 miles

near side front steering arm slight play

off side front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,137 miles

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

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

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 RVO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

BG08 RVO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BG08 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 RVO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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