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BT08 DDO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,960 mi
Last recorded163,960 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2020 163,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Coolant leak due to cooling fan not working causing engine to over heat ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 160,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,517 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 153,420 miles

oil leak

play in both rack ends

Fail 13 Sep 2016 153,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

play in both rack ends

Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,644 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2015 147,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,718 miles

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

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 DDO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT08 DDO, 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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BT08 DDO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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