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BG08 RVP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,050 mi
Last recorded104,050 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,451 miles

Front Strut top mounts rough when rotated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2024 90,444 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Strut top mounts rough when rotated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2024 90,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Arm front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,680 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 83,678 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 14 Nov 2020 65,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,337 miles

front top suspension strut mounts worn

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2019 57,337 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front top suspension strut mounts worn

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front strut top mounts have play

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,979 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,026 miles

coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,322 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 42,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust due to hole being covered by switch (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light beam adjusted on osf

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,670 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,649 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of o/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,619 miles

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

nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 RVP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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