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BU08 ZFG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,257 mi
Last recorded63,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,257 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,257 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,063 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,922 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 29,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,466 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 21,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,884 miles

Tyres:Nearside and Offside front and Nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit.Tyre size 205/55x16H.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,389 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 15,389 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,516 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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BU08 ZFG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU08 ZFG, 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 BU08 ZFG registered?

BU08 ZFG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 ZFG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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