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BT08 DHG

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,194 mi
Last recorded87,194 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,194 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 86,866 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,063 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 52,900 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 49,009 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 46,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,078 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 44,072 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 40,111 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 40,111 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 31,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 25,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 22,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 22,004 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,674 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,471 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

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 DHG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DHG, 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 DHG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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