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BT08 BVL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 128,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2022 128,885 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2021 122,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2021 122,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2020 119,294 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,364 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 116,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 112,895 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 112,895 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 109,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 105,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2012 68,507 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 May 2011 47,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 47,180 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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BT08 BVL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT08 BVL, 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 BT08 BVL registered?

BT08 BVL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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