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BV08 EUZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,321 mi
Last recorded126,321 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EUZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 126,321 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,994 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 122,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,564 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and uneven wear omn inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,564 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and uneven wear omn inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,465 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,738 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 52,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EUZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

BV08 EUZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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