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BG08 SYR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,768 mi
Last recorded84,768 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 SYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,768 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,768 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,623 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 75,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no image and lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,469 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND N/S/R CHECK BOTH SOON (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY VERY DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE

Fail 9 Jul 2020 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND N/S/R CHECK BOTH SOON (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY VERY DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,199 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rod ends has play strip check in future could be in rack ()

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all ok to keep same req clean wax oil grease now while still good advisory only

Pass 23 May 2018 48,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,047 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 41,635 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 37,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,012 miles

slight play in near side front steering arm

slight play in off side front steering arm

Pass 11 May 2012 30,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 SYR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

BG08 SYR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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