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BJ08 XTY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,215 mi
Last recorded107,215 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 107,215 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 99,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but not within 30cm

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

Fail 12 May 2020 99,634 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but not within 30cm

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 90,883 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 90,883 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage Sill jacking point damaged. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm centre tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage Sill jacking point damaged. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm centre tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 76,091 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2017 76,091 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 68,645 miles

nearside front inner rack has slight play

Fail 10 May 2016 68,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front inner rack has slight play

Pass 15 May 2015 60,763 miles

nearside sill damaged not in prescribed area

Fail 11 May 2015 60,677 miles

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

nearside sill damaged not in prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2014 52,797 miles

damage to nearside sill panel but not within prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre 3mm centre 2.5mm outer

Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,657 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s sill but not within 30cm of suspension mounting or seatbelt mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,170 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 34,524 miles

both rear doors have child locks on not allowing full test

front brake pads slightly worn

heavy damage to near side sill [6.1]

near side front tyre wall worn

near side front wiper blade slightly split

off side front tyre wall slightly age cracked

off side rear tyre age cracked and worn

Pass 12 May 2011 26,428 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 XTY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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