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BG08 XPW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,852 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 122,834 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,564 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

N/s front top mount worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

N/s front top mount worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 83,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2018 83,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2017 81,707 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 71,865 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 71,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,581 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 59,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 49,620 miles

adv on front brake pads low

adv on near side front tyre on 1.6m and o.m on outer edges

adv on off side front tyre on 1.m on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,357 miles

adv on both rear tyres slightly out of shape and light crackes

Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

adv on both rear tyres slightly out of shape and light crackes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,446 miles

adv on both front tyres on 1.9m

adv on near side front eiper split

Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

adv on both front tyres on 1.9m

adv on near side front eiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,473 miles

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 XPW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

BG08 XPW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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