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BU08 ZGS

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,449 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,512 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,003 miles

As per failure.

Fail 14 Mar 2015 67,976 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,409 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,628 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Air bag light on.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,628 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Air bag light on.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,936 miles

front offside/nearside brake discs worn

front offside/nearside tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

offside/nearside steering rack arms have play present at the road wheels

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 ZGS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 BU08 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

BU08 ZGS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 ZGS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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