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BJ08 BWY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,578 mi
Last recorded74,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,501 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,072 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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BJ08 BWY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 BWY registered?

BJ08 BWY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 BWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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