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BV08 EXK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,609 mi
Last recorded57,609 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 57,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,761 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 48,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,536 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 38,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,405 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 EXK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

BV08 EXK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is BV08 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 EXK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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