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BV08 ELX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ELX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,377 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into flexi brake hose above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,986 miles

Damage to offside rear wheel arch and door

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

service light on

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,986 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Damage to offside rear wheel arch and door

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,629 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Undertray covering components

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted to front

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,572 miles

205/55/16 X 4

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Fail 3 Mar 2016 53,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

205/55/16 X 4

SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,358 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outside

Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,358 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 17,340 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 17,340 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at nearside rear wheel

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 ELX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

BV08 ELX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 ELX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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