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BN08 ZFW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,330 mi
Last recorded117,330 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF/OSF ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,899 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 21 May 2019 87,899 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 May 2018 82,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2018 82,092 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre tread deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 71,536 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 71,536 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 61,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s front tyre outer edge worn

play in steering arm inner joint(s

Pass 5 May 2015 56,926 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 52,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 52,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,280 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers poor

Pass 16 May 2011 32,468 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 ZFW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

BN08 ZFW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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