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BJ08 XTM

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,061 mi
Last recorded101,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XTM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,061 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 101,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak back of engine area. ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,106 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak back of engine area. ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,984 miles

Nearside Front sterering tie rod has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,892 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front sterering tie rod has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,153 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 44,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,013 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,013 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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BJ08 XTM is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 XTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ08 XTM registered?

BJ08 XTM is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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