MOT Status
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107,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BORDERLINE (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BORDERLINE (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes running from the front to the back (both) (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes running from the front to the back (both) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and both rear leading to and from the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and both rear leading to and from the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front tyres worn on edges
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG08 SGX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?
BG08 SGX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.
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