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BL08 HXC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2013 99,122 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 88,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,037 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,448 miles

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)

front brake discs very worn / lipped

play in nearside track rod

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes binding

service light on dash

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 HXC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

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

Is BL08 HXC safe to buy?

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