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BK08 JFN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,932 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 117,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,080 miles

Both front ARB link boots perished

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front ARB link boots perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 106,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,376 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,758 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective failed test (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator brings on side lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,047 miles

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

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

Offside dip beam image not as bright as nearside

front brake discs lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside dip beam image not as bright as nearside

both rear brake discs worn thin

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 51,869 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,727 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,340 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,340 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,011 miles

slight play o/s and n/s of steering rack

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 JFN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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