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BV08 EVF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,410 mi
Last recorded92,410 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 92,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr & osr (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 92,410 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr & osr (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr & osr (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,749 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 73,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,081 miles

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

slight play in N/S steering arm.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 66,081 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in N/S steering arm.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear tyres perished.

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 17 Mar 2022 59,992 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear tyres perished.

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,830 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,126 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 51,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,186 miles

rear pads low.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,964 miles

rear tyres just on legal limit.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 44,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres just on legal limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,313 miles

rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,355 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 EVF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

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

Is BV08 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 EVF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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