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BJ08 ESU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,110 miles

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

Nearside number plate light slightly dull

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside number plate light slightly dull

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front cvj gaitor clip is broken (gaitor is secure at this time)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,026 miles

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

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

near side front wiper blade smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,613 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ESU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BJ08 ESU, 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 BJ08 ESU registered?

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

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