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BG08 SJO

2008 Renault Megan

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megan79,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 SJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 110,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,266 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 91,038 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 91,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm damaged but serviceable inner rack arm has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,946 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm damaged but serviceable inner rack arm has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,408 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,399 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,510 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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BG08 SJO is a 2008 Renault Megan in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 79,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 SJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG08 SJO is a 2008 Renault Megan, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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