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BG08 RYK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,368 mi
Last recorded113,368 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 113,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s headlight dim

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2018 105,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side walls also worn on inner edge

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Offside dip beam dim

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 105,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side walls also worn on inner edge

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Offside dip beam dim

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 96,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,065 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 73,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 73,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2014 56,220 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 56,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,659 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 17,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RYK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

BG08 RYK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 RYK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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