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BL08 HXB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear and nearside front wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 105,111 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear and nearside front wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,703 miles

Nearside Front STEERING ARM VERYSLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres show slight cracking to their treads

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their treads

nearside front steering rack shows slight play to its inner joint

Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres show slight cracking to their treads

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their treads

nearside front steering rack shows slight play to its inner joint

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,744 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,734 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,146 miles

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

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

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

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 HXB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

BL08 HXB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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