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BN08 ZFV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,784 miles

Rear both sides shocks corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both sides shocks corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,337 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 73,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,780 miles

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

Play in rack end(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 59,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in rack end(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front electric windows inop

Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front electric windows inop

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,811 miles

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

offside/nearside front track arms slight play

offside/nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,811 miles

offside/nearside front track arms slight play

offside/nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,939 miles

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

offside/nearside front discs s/corroding

offside/nearside rear brake discs s/corroding

slight play in nearside track arm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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 ZFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

BN08 ZFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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