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BN08 HVX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 155,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 155,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 155,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 155,555 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 155,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 155,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 145,102 miles

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

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

under tray fitted/

Fail 3 Mar 2016 145,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under tray fitted/

Pass 21 Feb 2015 136,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 116,399 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,399 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 107,090 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,090 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,234 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 90,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 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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BN08 HVX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

BN08 HVX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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