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BV08 FPG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,604 mi
Last recorded175,604 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 175,604 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 175,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (tie rod in) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2022 168,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 163,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 163,391 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2020 161,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 155,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 146,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 137,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 126,795 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 126,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 118,337 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 108,446 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 108,446 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 100,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 May 2013 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,257 miles

play in nearside and offside front lower suspension balljoints - suggest replace

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,858 miles

bung missing from offside sill.

offside splash shield,broken. and has clips missing,but is secure,nearside splash shield,has clips missing but is secure,

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,857 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bung missing from offside sill.

offside splash shield,broken. and has clips missing,but is secure,nearside splash shield,has clips missing but is secure,

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 FPG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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