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BV08 ETY

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ETY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 137,614 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 126,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear n/plate slightly disfigured

Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,464 miles

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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BV08 ETY is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 ETY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV08 ETY registered?

BV08 ETY is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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