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BV08 EOY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EOY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 117,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

strut tops slightly noisy

Fail 6 Sep 2021 105,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

strut tops slightly noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,436 miles

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))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 97,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,417 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,962 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,356 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,446 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in n/s co-axial joint

Fail 16 Feb 2011 10,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in n/s co-axial joint

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 EOY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOY, 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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BV08 EOY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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