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BK08 DFC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,708 mi
Last recorded74,708 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,390 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 61,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner C.V boot has small leak of grease

Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,766 miles

Offside 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 Inner C.V boot has small leak of grease

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split & leaking out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 53,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split & leaking out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached & excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front service brake lagging

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front undertray mounting plate deteriorated & falling apart

Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,575 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' off mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

TPMS system failure

front undertray mounting plate deteriorated & falling apart

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,351 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,695 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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BK08 DFC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK08 DFC, 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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BK08 DFC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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