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BV08 CHY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,841 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,312 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,983 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped on inner faces.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre cracked/split between treads.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped on inner faces.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre cracked/split between treads.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,373 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (scrubbing)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (scrubbing)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,508 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 CHY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BV08 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

BV08 CHY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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