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BL08 HWG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,494 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,494 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,978 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlight dimmer than o/s light output not seriously reduced

Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlight dimmer than o/s light output not seriously reduced

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,038 miles

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

Offside slight play rack inner joint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 42,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 42,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,369 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in front n/s steering arm

Fail 8 Jun 2011 21,369 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in front n/s steering arm

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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BL08 HWG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL08 HWG, 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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BL08 HWG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2008.

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