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BJ08 EUX

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 78,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake hoses not fully secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2026 78,866 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake hoses not fully secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel feel slight knock on shaker plates (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 75,715 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel can hear and feel slight knock on shaker plates (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2024 72,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 67,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light's inoperative

Fail 6 May 2023 67,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light's inoperative

Pass 13 May 2022 62,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 58,013 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 May 2021 58,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 57,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,600 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 57,600 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level low (3.6.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,007 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,309 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 EUX is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

BJ08 EUX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is BJ08 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 EUX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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