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BJ08 KVU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,297 miles

Nearside INNER STEERING ARM

Offside INNER STEERING ARM

Fail 26 Feb 2025 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside INNER STEERING ARM

Offside INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

radiator stained

rear wiper smearing

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,202 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

radiator stained

rear wiper smearing

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,994 miles

Boot struts not holding weight of boot open

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator stained

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 92,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Come off rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot struts not holding weight of boot open

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator stained

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,279 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall+tread badly cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

spare tyre flat

undertray broken+secured

Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,279 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre sidewall+tread badly cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

spare tyre flat

undertray broken+secured

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,916 miles

All seat belts slow to retract

Boot struts very weak and not holding weight

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper smearing

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,916 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All seat belts slow to retract

Boot struts very weak and not holding weight

Drive belt cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper smearing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,027 miles

Drive belt starting to crack/perished

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to saw tooth

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

Spare tyre defective Flat, new tyre required ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,027 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached Broken (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt starting to crack/perished

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to saw tooth

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

Spare tyre defective Flat, new tyre required ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,514 miles

drivers window inop

engine undertray broken/insecure

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack end

spare tyre flat+worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,514 miles

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

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

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

drivers window inop

engine undertray broken/insecure

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack end

spare tyre flat+worn

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,951 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to tread wear indicator

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,098 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,466 miles

nsr tyre starting to werar out of shape slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,768 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,762 miles

n/s/f rack end slightly play

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,900 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,894 miles

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

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 KVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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