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BJ08 ERV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,241 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front undertray

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 85,241 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front undertray

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted , front

Fail 25 Mar 2025 80,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted , front

Pass 29 Mar 2024 76,407 miles

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2024 76,407 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2023 72,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2023 72,242 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,754 miles

225/45 17 tyres fitted on fronts, 205/50 17 tyres fitted on rears

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2022 67,754 miles

225/45 17 tyres fitted on fronts, 205/50 17 tyres fitted on rears

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,363 miles

225/45 17 tyres fitted on fronts , 205/50 17 tyres fitted on rears

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 63,363 miles

225/45 17 tyres fitted on fronts , 205/50 17 tyres fitted on rears

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,606 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 58,606 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,959 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,324 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,866 miles

offside headlamp intensity low

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,796 miles

Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 26,796 miles

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

Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both Front tyres are worn to 3mm.Tyre size 205/50x17V.

Front Brake-pads are wearing thin.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,811 miles

Offside rear indicator bulb (amber) fading.

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 ERV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BJ08 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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