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BP57 JVM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 JVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play NSF inner steering joint.

Slight play OSF inner steering joint.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,562 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight buckle nsr wheel inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 134,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight buckle nsr wheel inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 115,212 miles

back box mount broken but still holding exhaust at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play ok at time of test

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

undetected peak on emmisions

Fail 19 Dec 2013 115,212 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box mount broken but still holding exhaust at time of test

o/s/f steering arm has slight play ok at time of test

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

undetected peak on emmisions

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,668 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper lower skirt coming adrift but ok at time of test

nsf head lamp starting to collect water not affecting lamp at this stage but advise attention

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,251 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,251 miles

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

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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BP57 JVM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP57 JVM, 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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BP57 JVM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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