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BJ08 WYF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 115,439 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front n/s and o/s steering rack tie rod joints slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2021 115,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside and offside inner steering tie rod joints slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2021 115,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside and offside inner steering tie rod joints slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 111,277 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 111,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,973 miles

slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rod joints

Fail 24 Jun 2019 107,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rod joints

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,115 miles

Nearside parking brake effort becoming weak

Fail 6 Jul 2018 102,115 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside parking brake effort becoming weak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 89,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,052 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 84,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,278 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,380 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,380 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 224,536 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 WYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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