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BV08 CGU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 97,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 84,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 84,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,062 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 70,062 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 63,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,009 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside

Nearside Rear moisture in lamp

windscreen washer switch deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,178 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,502 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover split and adrift

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,634 miles

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,014 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 17,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 10,688 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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BV08 CGU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV08 CGU, 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 BV08 CGU registered?

BV08 CGU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BV08 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 CGU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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