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BV08 EPK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,130 mi
Last recorded82,130 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 82,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 68,751 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner ball joint moderately worn. Advise replacement soon Borderline pass. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 68,751 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner ball joint moderately worn. Advise replacement soon Borderline pass. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 65,056 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bearing rough on turn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Offside rear 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,177 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,277 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 23,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,436 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 EPK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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