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BJ08 EUM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,175 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 162,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,163 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER PROVISION MISSING

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 138,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER PROVISION MISSING

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,670 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 105,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 101,567 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 97,691 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 97,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 95,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2012 95,049 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2011 91,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 91,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 EUM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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