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BL57 DCF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,417 mi
Last recorded97,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 DCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 85,431 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,504 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,647 miles

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

Nearside Front airbag turned off

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

engine oil low

Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front airbag turned off

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

engine oil low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,632 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,528 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,840 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,840 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BL57 DCF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL57 DCF, 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 BL57 DCF registered?

BL57 DCF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BL57 DCF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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