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BK08 JGX

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,424 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/r across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,672 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,672 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,354 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 92,343 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 92,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 92,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2015 89,735 miles

BRAKE DICS CORRODED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 9 May 2014 87,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 86,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 86,333 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 83,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,756 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,755 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 82,358 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 JGX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JGX, 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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What year was BK08 JGX registered?

BK08 JGX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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