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BK08 JJZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers heavily corroded to the external casing ( both side rear)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F- O/S/F-O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anti roll bar dust cover perished ( both side front)

Fail 17 Feb 2022 103,146 miles

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

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

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

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers heavily corroded to the external casing ( both side rear)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F- O/S/F-O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anti roll bar dust cover perished ( both side front)

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,371 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside driver door mirror back casing insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,793 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 79,792 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,755 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,689 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres edges worn

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,751 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,862 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,380 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,003 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,003 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front discs slightly worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear discs slightly worn

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 JJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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