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BN08 HTD

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,585 mi
Last recorded159,585 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HTD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 159,585 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 150,617 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside Rear Tyre close to limits

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 3 Apr 2018 150,519 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside Rear Tyre close to limits

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 17 Mar 2017 143,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,916 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN, PITTED AND SCORED

n/s/r seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

rear tyres 3mm, n/s worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,334 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear seat,Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt!!

Offside rear number plate light lens missing!!

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

i)Number plate lamp lens missing.ii)Wipers smear.iii)Off side rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 120,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

i)Number plate lamp lens missing.ii)Wipers smear.iii)Off side rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 107,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,265 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BN08 HTD is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN08 HTD, 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 BN08 HTD registered?

BN08 HTD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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