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BV08 EWT

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,407 miles

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

Nearside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 49,080 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight play inner tie rod

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,436 miles

Play in inner joints of steering rack nearside and offside

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,243 miles

Play in nearside & offside steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Bulb holder? (1.1.C.1d)

Play in nearside & offside steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,995 miles

O/S/F cv gaitor clip fractured strongly advise replacement

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount split

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2011 19,277 miles

small chips in windscreen

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 EWT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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