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BN08 JHO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,771 mi
Last recorded181,771 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 JHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 181,771 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 181,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 164,248 miles

both number plates not spaced properly

slight play steering arms

Fail 18 Dec 2017 164,248 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/r (6.2.B.1c)

both number plates not spaced properly

slight play steering arms

Pass 20 Dec 2016 152,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 130,420 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 130,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 6 Dec 2014 107,055 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 107,055 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside rear tyre is feathered on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2013 89,964 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,866 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 JHO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 JHO, 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 JHO registered?

BN08 JHO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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