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BK08 JDO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,092 mi
Last recorded162,092 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 162,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 162,092 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 148,089 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 148,081 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 138,957 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 129,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 116,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,638 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 112,628 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JDO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BK08 JDO, 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 JDO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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