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BU08 ZGL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,129 mi
Last recorded59,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,129 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,204 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,168 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,687 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,710 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and just under 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and just under 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and just under 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and just under 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,850 miles

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

slight p-lay n/s steering arm

Fail 11 Mar 2013 25,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight p-lay n/s steering arm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 21,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,398 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 ZGL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

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

Is BU08 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 ZGL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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