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BL08 HWN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,362 mi
Last recorded139,362 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 136,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,366 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,366 miles

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,045 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 126,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,901 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 110,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,315 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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BL08 HWN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWN, 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 BL08 HWN registered?

BL08 HWN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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