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BN57 FJO

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 82,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,897 miles

o/s/f coil spring location slightly moved

Fail 15 Nov 2018 74,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f coil spring location slightly moved

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,721 miles

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,362 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,801 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,742 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,742 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wear to outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,904 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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BN57 FJO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BN57 FJO, 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 BN57 FJO registered?

BN57 FJO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BN57 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 FJO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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