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BJ08 BWP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,860 mi
Last recorded223,860 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 223,860 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 208,619 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 183,230 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 183,230 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 161,550 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 149,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 146,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 140,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 140,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,777 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,041 miles

both sides front inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2016 91,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sides front inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,305 miles

oil leak

slight play to nsf steering arm

slight play to osf steering arm

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

slight play to nsf steering arm

slight play to osf steering arm

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre aproching wear bars

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,631 miles

offside wiper blade perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ08 BWP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ08 BWP, 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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BJ08 BWP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 BWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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