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BG08 RXL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,388 mi
Last recorded97,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,388 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 97,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,951 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

n/s/f inner wheel arch headlamp inspection cover and rear headlamp cover are both missing

Fail 1 Jul 2019 92,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

n/s/f inner wheel arch headlamp inspection cover and rear headlamp cover are both missing

Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,516 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,983 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 75,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,891 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 55,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,557 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs corroede.

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 39,174 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 31,389 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 31,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

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 RXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

BG08 RXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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