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BN08 PLX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 PLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,436 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 89,656 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 89,654 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 80,060 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 80,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not working not clipped in and cover missing (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2017 70,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 70,165 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 59,805 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 59,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,119 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

slight play offside steering arm inner rack joint

Fail 15 May 2015 48,119 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

slight play offside steering arm inner rack joint

Pass 14 May 2014 42,377 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,730 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,730 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,885 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 24,408 miles

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 PLX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

BN08 PLX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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