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BV08 EWB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,099 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 128,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,794 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 110,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,230 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear number plate light slightly dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

battery terminal loose

Fail 30 May 2018 102,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

battery terminal loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,170 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 90,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,206 miles

Front tyres 3/4mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 80,189 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres 3/4mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,756 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,756 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,559 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/15

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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 EWB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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